The appeal of the franchising sector has contributed to its resilience in the face of economic headwinds.
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Read MoreDespite the well-documented problems in the domestic market, some UK retailers continue to grow and expand onto the global stage through franchise partnerships.
Read MoreIncreased online penetration and smartphone ownership in the world's emerging markets have created potentially lucrative opportunities for ecommerce operators.
Read MoreThe French retail and consumer market is undergoing a period of significant realignment, but have the great national traditions of fine food and high-end fashion been affected?
Read MoreWhilst developing an international presence in China has become a priority for many brands, South Korea is one of the biggest e-commerce markets in the world.
Significant opportunities remain for retailers looking to expand overseas. Despite M&S, B&Q, Bunnings and Tesco having to recently rein in their international operations, overseas roll out can be effective and profitable, if handled in the right way.
Read MoreThe luxury leather goods market in China is changing. Set to be worth $6.4bn in 2020, the outlook for luxury brands which can adapt to changing consumer behaviour, looks positive. For those that don’t adapt, the picture will be different.
Read MorePragma are pleased to announce the launch of our whitepaper “Global Retail Innovations 13”, now available as a download.
Read MoreWhen it comes to emerging markets, the BRIC countries tend to hog the headlines, but Vietnam is a market worth considering, particularly for retailers.
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