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Export 101: Understanding Sales Channels

One of the first decisions to be made when choosing to sell into a new market/region internationally is how to go to market. From one end of the spectrum, there is the allure of selling Direct to Retail (DTR), establishing a selling relationship directly with a key retailer, and on the other end of the spectrum, the completely hands-off method of utilizing an Export Management…

Global Retail Intelligence – March

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: March 31 – Amazon in Australia Not the End of Retail There After months of teasing, Amazon will reportedly “greatly expand” its online offer in Australia over the next year. The move has been predicted to “decimate retailing as we know it”, but the sky will not fall in. Shopping centres won’t close and…

Indonesia Market Visit

IHA Staff recently made a market visit to Indonesia in preparation for the planned November 2017 trade mission to that country. Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has enjoyed steady economic growth over the past decade, averaging between 5-6 percent, with moderate inflation, rising foreign direct investment, and relatively low interest rates. U.S.-Indonesia…

Brazil: Regulatory Compliance Demystified

The Brazilian market of 200 million potential consumers presents many alluring opportunities, however, complying with the regulatory requirements and standards make market entry a challenge. The U.S. Commercial Service is therefore offering a program on regulatory compliance for electrics suppliers with an interest in selling into Brazil. To address the regulatory…

Philippines Market Visit

IHA Staff recently made a market visit to the Philippines in preparation for the planned November 2017 trade mission to that country. The visit included meeting with key importers and distributors, meeting with relevant key major chain retailers and touring multi-chain retailers and malls to better understand the market. The United States is among the Philippines’ top trading…

February Currency Outlook

In their February 2017 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief U.S. Dollar momentum from last year faded as Donald Trump’s inauguration neared Economic plan from new administration described as “America First,” critical of current trade agreements…

Global Retail Intelligence – February

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: February 1 - Temasek, Others Plan to Sell Stake in Indonesian Retailer Matahari Major shareholders, including Singapore state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd., are planning to sell their stake in the Indonesian retailer Matahari in a deal that could value the company at as much as $1 billion,…

January Currency Outlook

In their January Currency Outlook, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a 2016 review and a look at what's ahead. The View Section of the Report details the following: US$ strength to be tested with change of the guard...A strong economy and policy divergence meets Donald Trump € Euro could be re-shaped, if not debunked...European leadership…

Global Retail Intelligence – January

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: January 4 – Future Group partners with Cognizant for FMCG arm FCL IT major Cognizant has entered into a strategic partnership with Kishore Biyani-led Future Group to transform its FMCG arm Future Consumer Ltd (FCL) into a connected enterprise. Under the pact, the New Jersey-based firm will build a platform…