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Five things that helped my business thrive globally

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As CEO of Supreme Creations,  the world’s largest ethical manufacturer of reusable bags and eco-packaging, I've been growing my business through export for some time. Here are some lessons I’ve learnt along the way. 1. Understand the competition If you’re …

Why Wasoukan chose to set up in the UK

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Mr Ikeda, President of Wasoukan and Ms Tanaka, Head of UK Operations

Wasoukan is a 10 year old Japanese retailer specialising in traditional kimono clothing, with four stores across Japan. This December, Wasoukan will open their first European flagship store and headquarters in Notting Hill, with aims to open a further 10-15 …

Exporting in the digital age: engage with e-commerce

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The opportunity for UK consumer brands to export is huge. Today, the most effective route to new markets is through online shopping platforms.  It is forecast that consumer online spend will grow to $400bn by 2020. UK cross-border internet retail sales alone will be worth …