Category Archives: Global Retailing

Read about how domestic and foreign retailers are performing around the world.

Does Esprit Have a Future?

At one time, Esprit Holdings was a leading global apparel retailer. With the June 2012 resignations of the firm’s top two executives after a tough period of time, the company’s future is now in some doubt. As reported by Rachel Lee and … Continue reading

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Fast-Fashion Retailer Zara Keeps Up Emerging-Markets Push

Inditex, a global apparel retailer based in Spain whose leading subsidiary is the Zara chain, is on quite a roll. Its expansion strategy is extremely aggressive. It has making a large push into developing markets. As reported by David Roman and … Continue reading

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The Diverse People of Africa

Nielsen recently conducted a major research project on the diverse population of Africa. It concluded that: “Despite the exciting opportunities and considerable promise of the African continent, doing business here also comes with significant challenges. Aside from political turmoil, wide … Continue reading

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