Commerce at a Crossroads

Welcome to another episode of Commerce Beyond Borders! This week, your hosts Renee Hartmann and Chris Baker sit down—just the two of them—for a candid, insightful conversation on the current state of global commerce as we close out Q1 of 2025.
With both hosts recently crisscrossing Europe, Asia, and North America, they share firsthand perspectives on how brands are reacting to geopolitical shifts, evolving economies, and consumer uncertainty. From green shoots in China to growing inflation fears in the West, this episode offers a panoramic view of where commerce is headed—and how brands can…