Tag: Star Brands Consulting Group
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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 more than store growth. They…
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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 its presence across Europe while…
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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 on local partnerships to accelerate…
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Lululemon’s European franchise agreements and Mexico investment show how ownership, local partners and digital channels can serve different market-entry goals.
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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 Active to open more than…
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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 changing. The latest developments surrounding…
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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, and growing interest from sophisticated…
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As we enter 2026, Star Brands Consulting Group officially steps into a sharper, more disciplined phase of growth — one defined by strategic intelligence, proprietary technology, and execution-led consulting. This year marks the launch of our new brand identity, new website, and a unified intelligence ecosystem designed to support investors, brands, and operators navigating complex…
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Sugarloaf TGIF Management, LLC, the privately held operator of the global TGI Fridays® brand, has announced two major international expansion agreements that mark a significant milestone in the brand’s global growth journey. Under new master franchise agreements, USR Hospitality (India) and Mid-City Operadora Sapi de CV (Mexico) will collectively develop more than 100 new TGI…