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Online marketplace Mercari is connecting its U.S. and Japan websites.

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…

News August 1
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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…

News February 25
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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…

Features January 12
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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…

News August 2
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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.…

News December 21
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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…

Features November 29
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Customers Flock To Hello Kitty-Themed Pop-Up Café In California

Irvine, Calif. just got a whole lot cuter. The city is now home to America’s first Hello Kitty…

News July 20
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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…

News September 30
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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.…

News May 25
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