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How to Use Trade Finance to Reduce Risk When Selling Internationally

Rangeme

These might include political instability in the country where your products are shipped, a different local legal system to navigate, varying economic stages across the world, the prospect of currency exchanges, and buyers who have their own idea of what they want the payment schedule to be. Protecting cash flow with trade finance.

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On the board: former Big W MD championing social impact with Good360 solution

Inside Retail

With a career in finance, logistics, and retail, Walker is well-positioned to create a lasting impact within the retail industry through Good360. I’ve got a finance background and I’ve worked in logistics and with a number of different retail businesses. She said, “Oh, goody, can you come and help us?”

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Blockchain applications in retail

Inside Retail

Now, blockchain is building on the foundations of both by influencing everything from payments and loyalty programs to retail locations and supply chains. Building locations with blockchain You don’t need flashy graphics or expensive virtual reality headsets to enter the metaverse. Retail’s blocks used to be entirely brick and mortar.

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Guitar Center Plans Bankruptcy Filing, Mulls Potential Store Closings

Retail TouchPoints

Additionally, Guitar Center has negotiated $375 million in Debtor-In-Possession financing and plans to raise $335 million in new senior secured notes. Supermajorities of the company’s noteholder groups have committed to vote in favor of the RSA plan, which Guitar Center forecasts will be completed before the end of 2020.

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Why are pop ups such a crucial marketing tool for D2C brands?

Retail Focus

Our key tip for success is not location, location, location – In our experience the key driver of success (to deliver strong awareness, footfall, sales, content creation) is the power of the pop up shop creative concept and its ability to excite shoppers to seek you out and also generate column inches. . #2 2 Pop-up location.

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Clean Data, Clean Planet: How Online Retailers can use Data Analytics to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Retail TouchPoints

Newly developed freight booking tools have made it easier and more efficient to book containers on large cargo ships, thereby reducing the need for air freight, which is generally seen as producing a larger carbon footprint. Shipping companies can obtain information through GPS tags to help locate containers and ships in real time.

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Here’s Why Store Cards Are Good For Consumers

Retail Minded

While store cards can offer awesome perks like discounts, cashback, rewards points, and free shipping, it’s prudent to shop around to find the best fit for your needs. You’ll find special offers, rewards, and financing options whenever you shop at participating locations. Say goodbye to shipping fees!