How to connect two macbook Pro

Hi
I want to connect the new MacBook Pro Retina to my older MacBook Pro for transferring all my data.
Problems: the new one has no ethernet plug in but the thunderbolts ones, which of course don't exist on the old one;;;
Which cable can i use? Can't find any on the Apple store.
I thought thunderbolt to USB but can't find it...
Thank you for your helpAnne

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Thanks,
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