Alexandra R.’s Post

Standing on stage this week at Billion Dollar Sellers in Iceland, talking about European expansion, I had butterflies—but the good kind. If you’ve known me for a while, you know public speaking hasn’t always been my thing. But this time felt different. I actually enjoyed it. I also learned the Latina in me can’t get through a single talk without a full-on hand choreography—but hey, we all have our signatures, right? What really lit me up was the conversation around opportunity. We talked tariffs (a lot of them). But beneath the policy shifts, one thing became clear: the opportunity for global sellers has never been bigger—or more urgent. As U.S.–China tariffs rise, sellers are shifting focus—and Europe is quickly becoming the most exciting growth market for brands ready to diversify. At AVASK we’re not just talking about expansion—we’re in the trenches with sellers, helping them scale smartly across the EU and UK. Here’s a quick Expansion Readiness Checklist: ✅ Register for VAT in your target EU markets ✅ Understand and comply with EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) ✅ Localize listings + customer support ✅ Pick the right fulfilment model (3PL, FBA, hybrid) ✅ Leverage local marketing + marketplace tactics ✅ Work with trusted tax + compliance experts ✅ If you don’t have in-house bandwidth—partner with an agency that does Europe isn’t the next step. It’s the step. If you’re not expanding, your competitors will be. Excited for what’s ahead—and proud to be part of a team at AVASK helping sellers win globally. #BDSS2025 #AVASKGlobal #EuropeExpansion #TariffStrategy #ECommerceGrowth #GlobalSellers #VATCompliance #EPR #EUCompliance #MarketplaceGrowth #AgencyPartner #InternationalTrade #DiversifyAndThrive