Tag Archives: location

Toys “R: Us: Expanding in China

U.S.-based Toys “R” Us has been active globally for decades. It currently has stores in about 35 countries and jurisdictions. Now, it has decided to make a bigger push in China, the world’s largest country. As Laurie Burkitt and Ann Zimmerman … Continue reading

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For Small Retailers, Location Can Build A Customer Base

Location planning is important for store-based retailers — especially for independents and entrepreneurs starting out. This is illustrated in the video below.  

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Zara: On the Fast Fashion Track

As we’ve blogged previously, Zara, the Spain-based global apparel retailer that is part of Inditex, is on quite a roll. It is now the largest fashion retail chain in the world. Suzy Hansen, reporting for the New York Times, notes … Continue reading

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