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May 3, 2013
Accenture: Retailers scale back global expansion

The world’s largest retailers have been scaling back their global expansion activities, particularly in Asia, and turning their attention inward by integrating operations and strengthening their store, Internet and mobile sales channels, according to a new report by Accenture.

December 4, 2012
Wingstop to open 50 Russia locations

Chain restaurant Wingstop announced it has executed a master development deal that will facilitate about 50 unit openings in Russia, the first opening in Moscow.

October 24, 2012
Four Questions to Determine if Your International Expansion Strategy is on Target

By Alex Evans and Andrew Rees, L.E.K. Consulting

June 21, 2012
Retail’s Hottest Emerging Markets

Economic uncertainty throughout Europe and the United States and political instability in the Middle East are putting an increased spotlight on developing markets, which are forging full-speed ahead and show no signs of slowing down, according to the 11th annual Global Retail Development Index by consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

October 24, 2011
Global Expansion

Amid an uneven and slow recovery at home and financial volatility in established European markets, U.S. chain retailers are increasingly looking to emerging global markets to expand operations, increase overall revenues and gain a competitive advantage. The reasons are obvious: Consumer spending is on the rise in many of these areas, boosted by, in some instances for the first time ever, a growing middle class. Equally important, emerging markets present significant opportunities for store growth.

October 24, 2011
Global Expansion: Retailers look to emerging marketsfor growth, opportunities

Amid an uneven and slow recovery at home and financial volatility in established European markets, U.S. chain retailers are increasingly looking to emerging global markets to expand operations, increase overall revenues and gain a competitive advantage. The reasons are obvious: Consumer spending is on the rise in many of these areas, boosted by, in some instances for the first time ever, a growing middle class. Equally important, emerging markets present significant opportunities for store growth.


September 8, 2011
Banana Republic opens first store in Russia

Gap has opened its first Banana Republic store in Russia, in Moscow's AfiMall City.

November 29, 2010
Report: Wal-Mart sees big opportunities in emerging markets

Wal-Mart Stores sees more opportunity in emerging markets than in Europe, the company’s international CEO Doug McMcMillion, told Bloomberg.

October 14, 2010
Wal-Mart again in talks to acquire Russian retailer

A late Thursday report by Bloomberg said that Wal-Mart Stores may acquire Russia’s OAO Trade...

September 21, 2008
Carrefour to Invest in Russia

Carrefour SA said Monday it has agreed to invest $100 million in the Krasnodar region...

June 30, 2008
From Russia With Style

Kira Plastinina, the 16-year-old Russian fashion designer and retail phenom, has dropped anchor in...

June 5, 2008
Wal-Mart Exploring Opportunities in Russia

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is "exploring opportunities in Russia," the head of its international operations said...

May 20, 2008
Gap to Expand in Russia

Gap Inc. said it will open Gap and Banana Republic stores in Russia through a...

March 30, 2008
Zara Reports Strong 2007

Inditex, the Spanish retail company that owns Zara, on Monday reported a 25% rise in...

March 27, 2008
Report: Tesco Plans Stores in Russia

Tesco plansTesco plans to open stores in Russia, according to a Bloomberg report. Tesco is...

September 18, 2007
Dell to Open in Russia

Round Rock, Texas, ...

September 6, 2007
Starbucks Opens First Store in Russia

Khimki, Russia, Starbucks...

July 30, 2007
Top Emerging Countries for Retail Expansion

Retailers are playing leapfrog when it comes to expanding in emerging markets by entering smaller...

April 30, 2007
Modern Conveniences

On the surface, baby boomers and Generation Y may not seem to have similar shopping...

February 28, 2007
Growing Opportunity

Consumers in less-developed countries represent a growing opportunity for retailers that sell apparel, accessories, footwear...

October 10, 2005
Survey Identifies Key Growth Markets

New York City, ...

October 10, 2005
Survey Identifies Key Growth Markets

New York City, ...

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