Japan

Mercari Connects U.S. Marketplace to Sellers in Japan, Opens First Store in LA

Peer-to-peer resale marketplace Mercari has opened its U.S. platform to sellers from Japan and also has opened its first-ever physical store, on…

b8ta Ends U.S. Operations but the Experiential Trailblazer Leaves Multiple Lessons for Other Retailers

Experiential retailer b8ta officially shut down its U.S. brick-and-mortar operations on Feb. 18, 2022, according to the company website. The brand’s international…

At 45, Ron Herman is Still a Retail Industry Trendsetter With a Heavy Community Focus

Over the past 45 years, Ron Herman has evolved from its origins as a specialty shop into an international brand with locations…

Foot Locker Buys Two Retailers for $1.1 Billion, Entering Japan and Expanding in the Western U.S.

Foot Locker is significantly expanding its product selection and footprint through a pair of acquisitions that are valued at a combined total…

TDK To Acquire Chip Maker InvenSense For $1.3 Billion

Japanese component manufacturer TDK Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares in U.S. chip maker — and…

7 Secrets To Winning In China’s E-Commerce Market

The trends in the Chinese e-Commerce market represent a huge opportunity for U.S. retailers. U.S. shoppers’ desire for goods from abroad is…

Aptos Expands Localization Support Capabilities To Japan

Aptos, formerly Epicor Retail Solutions, has expanded its global retail localization offering to Japan, providing retailers with support for their globalization initiatives….

Garnet Hill Extends E-Commerce Shipping Capabilities To 100 Countries

The powers of web-based and mobile devices allow consumers to learn about international brands and merchandise more easily. As a result, many…

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