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How Policy Shifts Can Protect US Retailers from Temu, Shein | Gavin Marks
Oct.08,2024
Gavin Marks, CEO of manufacturer DM Merchandising, shares his thoughts on the threat of factory-to-consumer distributors and what should be done on behalf of American businesses.Read More + -
5 trends shaping the future of retailer-supplier partnerships
Jul.26,2024
Collaboration between retailers and suppliers isn’t new, but it’s taken on a new sense of urgency. After facing numerous supply chain challenges and disruptions in recent years, retailers are doubling down on supplier partnerships. Discover 5 practical strategies retailers are implementing to strengthen their supplier relationships and drive mutual success.Read More + -
Import Volume Gaining as Retailers Stock Up for Holidays, Preempt Tariff Hike
Jul.05,2024
Monthly inbound cargo volume at major container ports in the United States should reach its highest level in nearly two years this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The report cited retailers stocking up for the holidays to meet strengthening consumer demand while also looking to beat increased tariffs on China imports set to take effect in August.Read More + -
China to include Australia in visa-free countries
Jun.17,2024
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Retail footfall in May boosted by warmer weather and bank holidays
Jun.07,2024
Retail footfall in May received a boost as warm weather and two bank holidays helped drive customers to shops.Read More + -
Is the e-commerce dream over?
Jun.06,2024
In the fall of 2021, the height of the pandemic home boom, Business of Home published a guide for designers looking to get into e-commerce. The article, down to its lighthearted title—“Everything you ever wanted to know about e-commerce (but were afraid to ask)”—reflected the digital gold rush spirit of the time. Everyone was buying furniture and decor, and they were all doing it online. Shouldn’t designers get in on the action?Read More + -
Streamlined mobile payments for Canton Fair merchants at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Apr.03,2024
With the 135th Canton Fair scheduled for April 15th, Guangzhou has recently been welcoming merchants and guests from around the world. On March 28th, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport unveiled its "Optimizing Payment Demonstration Zone". On the same day, a bilingual guide for using WeChat Pay was launched, with foreign visitors' payment information desks set up at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.Read More + -
Guide for Foreign Business Professionals Living and Working in China (2024)
Mar.19,2024
To facilitate foreign business expatriates working and living in China, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, in collaboration with relevant departments, has compiled A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2024 Edition) . It includes four parts, Notes, Daily Life Services, Services for Stay and Residence in China, and Relevant Services for Work in China, covering matters such as residence registration, SIM card, bank card, residence permit, work permit, social insurance, mobile payment, transportation, payment of individual income tax, and etc.Read More + -
Payment Service Guide for Overseas Visitors to Guangdong
Mar.05,2024
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Mutual 30-Day Visa-Exemption Arrangement Between Singapore and The People’s Republic Of China
Jan.26,2024
With effect from 9 February 2024, holders of ordinary passports issued by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will be exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days in Singapore. There will be no refund of the visa processing fee for those who had earlier submitted an application.Read More +
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