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Sam Permutt, Express Trade Capital Despite uncertainty in several consumer product industries, the pet product industry is not only surviving, but growing. Indeed, many would say it’s flourishing as sales of specialized pet services (including groomers, trainers, and boarders) and…
The threat of increased tariffs is causing concern among US importers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers. California Apparel News has interviewed several industry experts, including ETC Managing Director Mark Bienstock, to gain some insight as to what we can expect going…
Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital The following is an update on recent tariff adjustments on steel, aluminum, and Chinese-made products. Steel and Aluminum Products: Several Presidential Proclamations signed in March 2018 have collectively implemented Section 232 of the Trade Expansion…
Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Bangladeshi importers and consumers have recently suffered extreme price hikes in one of its most voluminous imports: onions from India. Regional demand for onions is remarkable in general, since they are a dietary staple in several…
Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Selling a product or service is complex and delicate. It often takes sales professionals years to master the subtle balancing act of emphasizing the value of their product or service without overselling. To this end,…
Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Trade shows are a useful resource for designers and wholesalers, but they can be difficult to navigate successfully. They provide the opportunity to interact with retailers and pitch products face-to-face, which is extremely valuable. However,…
Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital There are numerous varieties of business financing, some of which are better understood than others. Everyone’s heard of commercial bank loans and most people are familiar with popular debt financing methods like credit cards and…
Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Careful and effective invoicing is crucial to any B2B business, but especially so if you are a wholesaler. Chances are, you already know the basics: you should audit your invoices for accuracy and send them…
Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital The tools of trade finance are frequently misunderstood individually, but even people who are familiar with the inner-workings of factoring, purchase order financing, or letters of credit are often unaware of how they work together.…
Viviane Simond, Express Trade Capital The international market is in a particularly remarkable state of flux due to a wide range of contributing factors. Between the effects of climate change, political upheaval, and shifting consumer habits, the future of international…