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Social Influencers = Global Sales: 3 Key Things to Know

Social Influencers = Global Sales: 3 Key Things to Know

By: Dr. Patrick Lynch, Clinical Assistant Professor of Analytics and Leadership at Thunderbird School of Global Management “The brands and manufacturers have all the power!” exclaimed an Instagram social influencer during a recent interview. That may sound strange to leaders in most companies overwhelmed by social media morass from Twitter to Facebook to YouTube. Where to…

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June Currency Outlook

June Currency Outlook

In their June 2019 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief The USD reached its strongest level in 2019, dwindling in the final day of MayAfter major swings, the USD rose by less than half of a percentage according to the Bloomberg Dollar Spot…

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Global Retail Intelligence – June

Global Retail Intelligence – June

June 19 – Germany’s Metro Expands in MyanmarMetro Wholesale Myanmar is seeking to expand its operations in Myanmar, aiming to open in Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Taunggyi and other major metropolitan locations in the region. From Consult Myanmar June 17 – Costco to Open Its First Store in ChinaFive years after Costco opened its first online store in China, it plans to open…

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2019 Global Forum Offers Educational Sessions on Global Markets

2019 Global Forum Offers Educational Sessions on Global Markets

Housewares suppliers new to the international arena or veteran sales executives wanting to grow their global business will benefit from the 2019 IBC Global Forum, to be held Sept. 15-17 in San Diego, Calif at The Guild Hotel. Overviews by housewares buyers and distributors covering Asia, Spain and the United Kingdom along with sessions on opportunities in key markets around the…

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May Currency Outlook

May Currency Outlook

In their May 2019 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief The USD had another month of swings, rising .8% in AprilEconomic performance divergence is a strength for the USD as other currencies struggleBased on Latin safe-haven and oil prices, the Mexican…

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U.S. Custom and Border Protection: Steps to Protect Intellectual Property Rights

U.S. Custom and Border Protection: Steps to Protect Intellectual Property Rights

The Custom and Border Protection (CBP) encourages the usage of their e-Recordation Program to help copyright owners gain enforcement of intellectual property rights.  The CBP has the right to detain, seize, forfeit and destroy any merchandise that enters the U.S. if it infringes on trademark or copyright that has been registered.  In order to do so, the trademark…

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Global Retail Intelligence – May

Global Retail Intelligence – May

May 22 – UK’s Marks & Spencer Reshapes Strategy after Annual Profit Decline of 10% With a plan to open larger format food stores, shifting away from smaller convenience outlets and closing other outlets that also sell clothing and housewares, Marks & Spencer’s new approach shows a shift of strategy. From Bloomberg May 22 – Spar International to Expand China…

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April Currency Outlook

April Currency Outlook

In their April 2019 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief The Federal Reserve did not increase interest rates, however, the USD is up half of a percent The global economy is slower than the U.S. economy, hence the better performance of the USD…

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Global Retail Intelligence – April

Global Retail Intelligence – April

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: April 23 – Walmart China Has Competitive Advantage with JD.com Alliance in Highly Competitive Market With 433 retail outlets in China, including 412 Walmart supercenters, Walmart plans to add 23 Sam’s Clubs by 2020. In 2018, Walmart and JD.com jointly invested $500 million in online-to-offline grocery…

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