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Episode: International ecommerce, holiday port congestion…and smoked salmon

Description:
Stacy shares her expertise on international ecommerce, including market trends and new regulations. Vijay, Jon and Sam weigh in on Brexit’s implications for retailers and new strategies for retailers to combat supply chain issues so customers can get everything on their wish lists—even smoked salmon.
0:36 – 13:48: Cross-border consumer behaviors and new regulations for retailers
Stacy and Vijay discuss the top reasons consumers report abandoning cross-border purchases, international expectations around shipping speed, and why many shoppers in France, Germany and the U.K. are buying less from the U.S. post-Brexit.

Stacy shares how she helps retailer navigate the new regulations around shipping into the E.U..

13:54 – 25:21: Brexit, smoked salmon, supply chain issues and new strategies for direct-to-consumer brands

Sam explains the challenges Brexit has created for a renowned smoked salmon producer and why shortages and delays have permeated every stop along the supply chain.

Jon delves into port congestion and why workarounds some retailers previously implemented have run their course. Also, the challenges retailers face keeping the right amount of inventory on the shelves.

Vijay pulls back the curtain on the two major pressure points leading DTC brands to consolidate.

Host:
Vijay Ramachandran, VP Marketing Strategy + Planning

In this episode:
Stacy Schaefer, Director, Global Presales Solution Consulting
Jon Kapplow, SVP Marketing + Communications
Sam Coiro, SVP Client Engagement

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