online event
Retail Opportunities in the USA
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Discover emerging opportunities across beauty, fashion and home goods in the US market.
What you’ll learn
- Understand market entry strategies and emerging trends
- Explore cultural differences and consumer behaviour
- Hear how other companies have exported successfully in this space
Description
Retail revenue in the USA is worth £6.08 trillion to the UK. As one of the wealthiest nations in the world, American consumers have incredible purchasing power. With a diverse multicultural population and eclectic tastes, the USA is a key UK retail exporting destination.
In this webinar, we will explore market entry strategies, cultural differences and latest trends (AI-driven personalisation, sustainability) plus consumer behaviour, regulatory frameworks & case studies of successful market penetration in the USA.
Speakers
Elena Schmidt
North America Lead, Department for Business and Trade
Hoda Shahzadeh leads the International Markets team in North America and is based in London. Caroline Turkanis is located in Virginia and works with UK businesses to advise on a range of US and Canadian issues, including market entry, navigating Customs, regulations, working with partners and more.