The European economy isn’t just feeling a chill — it’s caught in a perfect storm. As the U.S. moves toward higher tariffs under Trump 2.0 rhetoric, European manufacturers — especially those producing subassemblies for export — are starting to brace. The domino effect? It’s not just factories — it’s the whole B2B chain. Rising unemployment slows consumer confidence. And when people stop spending, online retail feels it first. Meanwhile… Platforms like Shein, Temu, and Trendyol flood the market with ultra-cheap products. Money flows out of Europe, often tax-free, toward manufacturers in China. The result? So what do we do? Sell...

I’ve been reflecting on recent negotiations and the frequent unrealistic offers we encounter that often don’t result in sales. This has prompted me to share insights on how the negotiation process truly unfolds, aiming to clarify and optimize our mutual business dealings. In the business world, the typical negotiation margin spans from 1% to 10%, varying by product quality and category. It’s crucial to understand that price setting isn’t arbitrary. Businesses aim to sustain operations through continuous, reasonably priced orders that cover production costs while yielding a modest profit. This approach ensures long-term viability and market growth, contrasting sharply with...

Since Black Friday and Cyber Monday are still fresh in mind – and Christmas & Boxing Days Shopping are now, I think it is the perfect timing for discussing about the customer returns. During the BF, in just one day, and only in UK – the volume of sales was more than £2.5bn! Customer Returns – are around 10% across the industries – whereas in apparel the percentage is higher. So, £250,000,000 of stock will be returned only for BF and 4 times more in the next days. This huge stock will put pressure on the logistics, on the already...

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One of our customers, in Mali, has just opened a furniture store, with the help of his ARLL Account Manager. They discussed thoroughly about the economy in Mali, about the possibilities and what type of business would bring profit in that market, before purchasing two furniture containers to get them a great start on this venture. We wish them best of luck and we will be here, helping them all the way!