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Welcome to Member News, where we share insights from the FACC-NY community. This page features articles authored by our members and interviews that highlight their expertise and experiences across a wide range of industries.

Freight in 2026: Market Outlook, CBP Refunds & What U.S.Importers Should Expect

The U.S. freight landscape in 2026 sits at a turning point. Markets are normalizing after several months of disruption, while the tariff environment is in the middle of a complex unwind following the Supreme Court's invalidation of the IEEPA-based duties. For importers, the priority of the year is no longer absorbing tariff shocks.It is recovering the cash already paid.

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Why Most French CPG Brands Plateau in the U.S. Within 18 Months, and What the Others Do Differently?

Many French brands enter the U.S. with strong fundamentals: quality products, refined branding, and often a proven track record in Europe. The first months can be encouraging: early traction, retail listings, positive feedback. ...

Read 17 April 2026
Laureate Lens: Estefany Beccar

Recipient of the 2023 Serge Bellanger Graduate Business Scholarship, Estefany Beccar, shares how "The community [she] met through the Foundation has inspired [her] to continue bridging these two great business worlds." ...

Read 13 April 2026
Meet the Member: Ariane Daguin

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Read 25 March 2026
Meet the Member: Joëlle Grunberg

Joëlle Grunberg, President of North America at Tory Burch, is a seasoned executive whose career spans financial services, strategic consulting, and leadership roles across some of the world’s most recognized fashion and luxury brands. With a foundation built in performance-driven environments and a trajectory that includes senior roles at McKinsey & Company, Lacoste, and Wolverine Worldwide, sh ...

Read 17 March 2026
Chef Lucile Plaza Appointed Executive Chef

Benoit Bistro, the quintessential French destination by Alain Ducasse, is proud to celebrate the evolution of its leadership as Chef de Cuisine Lucile Plaza prepares to transition into the role of Executive Chef. This promotion marks a new chapter for the restaurant, led by a chef whose career embodies a bridge between classical French heritage and the vibrant energy of New York City. ...

Read 13 March 2026
Finance Law 2026: Acheterpourlouer Shares Opportunities for Expatriates 

As the final votes on the 2026 Finance Law conclude the debates in the National Assembly, the French real estate landscape takes on a new face. Between the birth of the Relance Logement (Housing Revival) scheme and the tightening of certain tax breaks, it is time for an assessment for French expatriate communities around the world. Should projects be accelerated or revised? Decoding the flagship m ...

Read 12 March 2026
Meet the Member: Len Adams

Len Adams is the CEO of ACG Resources, a New York–based executive search and interim staffing firm serving both domestic and international companies across financial services, professional services, real estate, and emerging growth sectors. ...

Read 6 March 2026
International Mobility: Ensuring Legal Security Without Overlooking the Human Factor

International mobility is a powerful driver of growth, but it also exposes companies to significant legal, social, and tax risks: selecting the appropriate contractual framework (secondment, expatriation, or local contract), determining the applicable social security regime, defining the employee’s tax status, handling immigration formalities, and ensuring compliance of the documents provided ...

Read 5 March 2026
Meet the Member: Ludovic Sabot

We are pleased to introduce our valued member, Ludovic Sabot, General Manager of WATT Design & Build USA. After 10 years in the Media industry and 10 years in Sustainability & Environment, he decided to start a new professional life in the enthralling Hospitality industry. After working for Bragard USA - a worldwide iconic brand in premium uniforms - as General Manager, and for Christofle as Direc ...

Read 12 February 2026

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