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Starbucks Targets Up to 100 New Stores a Year in India as Growth Accelerates
Starbucks is significantly increasing its ambitions in India. Through its joint venture with Tata Consumer Products, the company plans to open between 50 and 100 new stores annually, making India one of Starbucks' most important growth markets globally. The move comes as the business surpasses 500 stores nationwide and continues…
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Sephora Expands in Belgium While Turning London Into Europe’s Beauty Capital
Sephora is having a significant year in Europe. The beauty retailer has officially entered Belgium with its first stores in Brussels and plans for further expansion across the country, while simultaneously bringing its flagship beauty festival, SEPHORiA Europe, to London for the first time. Taken together, these developments reveal far…
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s Global Expansion Accelerates Following Modella Capital Acquisition
Flying Tiger Copenhagen is entering a significant new growth phase following its acquisition by Modella Capital. The transaction comes at a time when the Danish value retail chain is actively expanding its international footprint, opening new stores across Europe, Asia, and North America while pursuing ambitious long-term growth targets. For…
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Superdry Expands into Latin America and the Middle East as Its Turnaround Gains Momentum
Just two years ago, many industry observers were questioning whether Superdry could regain its footing. Today, the conversation is very different. Following a major restructuring, a return to profitability, and a broader repositioning of the brand, Superdry is once again focused on expansion. The company has announced plans to strengthen…
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Mango’s Italy Expansion Shows Why Local Partnerships Still Matter in Global Retail
Global expansion is often presented as a simple story. A successful brand identifies a new market, opens stores, and grows. The reality is usually far more complex. The latest move by Mango in Italy is a good example of how some of the world's most successful retailers continue to rely…
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Lululemon’s Expansion Strategy Is Becoming One of the Most Interesting Stories in Global Retail
For years, many observers viewed Lululemon as a North American success story. Today, it is becoming something much bigger. Over the past few months, the Canadian athleisure giant has quietly revealed a series of expansion moves that provide a fascinating look into how modern premium brands enter new markets. First…
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Sports Direct’s International Growth Momentum Is Creating New Market Opportunities Worldwide
Most retailers would be pleased to announce plans for 20 new stores. Sports Direct is talking about hundreds. Over the past 18 months, the brand has quietly launched one of the most ambitious international expansion programmes in global retail. First came the announcement that Frasers Group would work with MAP…
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Claire’s Is Proving That Brand Expansion Doesn’t Always Mean More Stores
Claire's Is Proving That Brand Expansion Doesn't Always Mean More Stores For decades, retail growth was measured using a simple metric: How many stores did the company open this year? More stores meant more visibility, more customers, and more revenue. Expansion was largely a real estate strategy. That model is…
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How Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop” Became A Masterclass In Hype-Commerce & Engineered Scarcity
What was supposed to be a high-profile luxury watch collaboration quickly escalated into one of the most chaotic retail events of 2026. Across Europe and parts of the United States, the launch of the Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop” collection reportedly triggered enormous queues, crowd-control incidents, temporary store shutdowns,…
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Why Jollibee’s North American Expansion Momentum Is Getting Serious Attention From Multi-Unit Franchise Operators
Global quick-service restaurant giant Jollibee Foods Corporation continues to accelerate its North American growth strategy — and experienced multi-unit franchise operators are paying close attention. Recent reports show the brand advancing aggressively toward a long-term target of 500 restaurants across North America, supported by new development agreements, expanding franchise pipelines,…
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