International Strategy

Fueled by mobile commerce and innovative acquisition strategies, retailers are expanding globally. The rise of brands like SHEIN and Temu has raised the bar, showing that mobile-first and data-driven approaches can drive extraordinary growth in international markets. Adjust’s latest Mobile App Trends report finds that e-commerce app installs grew 17 percent year-over-year in 2024, with…

Global retailers face constant whiplash as countries adjust their value-added tax (VAT) regulations, complicating cross-border operations. Recent updates — including zero-dollar VAT thresholds in Indonesia and the Philippines and revisions to the European Union’s Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) — demand urgent attention. These unpredictable changes create more than administrative burdens. When customers encounter unexpected VAT…

In an era of compound volatility, uncertainty is the only constant. For retailers, the latest disruption is a wave of tariff actions complicating costs and supply chains, highlighted by evolving discussions on goods from Mexico, Canada, and the European Union. How Best to Respond? Resilient retailers are taking a two-pronged approach: using data-driven decisions to…

While attending Shoptalk 2025 in Las Vegas from March 25-27, Total Retail's Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan had the opportunity to interview Chris Carl, head of marketing, U.S. for AliExpress, an international B-to-C e-commerce platform under the Alibaba Group. Carl discusses his role in growing market share for Alibaba's consumer e-commerce business in the U.S., recent updates…

With Trump back in office and paving the way for new tariffs, retailers can expect significant supply chain disruptions and cost fluctuations in 2025. Navigating these new tariffs means understanding the impact across key areas and adjusting supply chain strategies accordingly. Here's how retailers can strengthen their operations and protect their bottom line in preparation…

The rise of third-party (3P) commerce has become instrumental to retail, reshaping how brands and retailers operate — and grow — in the digital marketplace. In an era of rapid technological evolution and shifting consumer behavior, this model offers businesses the flexibility and scale needed to adapt rapidly to market shifts and meet evolving consumer…

After successfully launching and operating over 100 retail stores for more than 60 brands across the United States, we, at Leap, have the unique opportunity to witness a significant shift in global retail strategy. More and more international brands are turning their attention to the U.S. market, not just for their e-commerce expansion, but to…

Primark announced that it will open a new store at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan on Sept. 12. The retailer's first store in Michigan, this opening will offer Detroit-area shoppers more than 36,600 square feet of retail selling space with the latest fashion trends and essentials for the whole family, as well as…

Technology has long paved the way for consumers to shop beyond their own domestic markets. Today, a growing number of international e-commerce brands, including Temu and Shein, are enticing overseas shoppers with unique product offerings, competitive pricing, and more. Demonstrating the opportunity, over half (52 percent) of U.S. and U.K. online shoppers have purchased at…

Amid economic volatility, brands across the globe are asking themselves: How can we consistently increase revenue during inconsistent times? Looking at the variety of potential solutions, many prominent merchants and e-commerce providers are opting to increase investment in their international online retail presence. Walmart, for instance, is charting a five-year plan to double its gross…