Notes From
The Operator
Practical guides on entering and operating in the US market. Written by the team that does the work.
November 2, 2026
US Returns for European Brands: How to Handle Them Without Shipping Everything Back to Europe
US return rates, state rules, retailer and marketplace policies, and how European brands can keep returns in the US.
Read the guideNovember 2, 2026
How a European Brand Can Sell on Macy's and Bloomingdale's Marketplace
What the Macy's and Bloomingdale's marketplaces ask for, why a US warehouse matters, and how European brands can get ready in 2026.
Read the guideOctober 21, 2026
How to Price a European Brand for US Retail (2026 Guide)
Landed cost, US duties, customs fees and retailer margins. How European brands build a US price list, with an illustrative worked example.
Read the guideOctober 19, 2026
How a European Brand Can Sell on Nordstrom, Saks and Bloomingdale's
Wholesale buying or online marketplace programs. What each retailer looks for, the requirements, a realistic timeline, and the mistakes European brands make.
Read the guideOctober 19, 2026
Shipping to the US After the $800 Duty-Free Allowance Ended
Every parcel to a US customer now pays duty. How delivered duty paid, duties on delivery and a US warehouse compare, with an illustrative cost example.
Read the guideJune 26, 2026
US Market Entry Strategies: A 2026 Guide for European Brands
Six ways European fashion, beauty, home, jewellery and footwear brands enter the US: exporting, a US operator, licensing, joint venture, acquisition and your own store. What each one suits and where it breaks.
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