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December 12, 2012
Claire's makes Italy and Luxembourg debuts

Claire's Stores announced the recent opening of company-owned-and-operated Claire's stores in Italy and Luxembourg, bringing the retailer’s European presence to 15 countries.

October 30, 2012
Claire's to make retail debuts in Venezuela and Panama

Chicago -- Claire's Stores Inc. said Tuesday that it has opened its first stores in Venezuela and Panama; the Venezuelan store opened on Oct. 12 in Sambil Paraguna Mall in Punto Fijo and the Panama store opened Oct. 27 at Metro Mall.

Claire's has partnered with locally headquartered Grupo David Enterprises as the single franchisee across 16 countries in Latin America. Over time, Claire's said it expects these countries to present a minimum 100 stores market opportunity.

 

November 28, 2011
Report: Indian leaders object to direct foreign investment

Five state leaders in India made clear over the weekend their unwillingness to let foreign retailers set up shop in the country, the Associated Press reported.

November 11, 2011
Icebreaker to open in mixed-use building near Union Square

Grosvenor Americas said that its mixed-use building at 180 Post Street just off San Francisco’s Union Square will soon be home to Icebreaker, which will sell its exclusive line of merino wool adventure apparel in a new 1,500-sq.-ft. store.

September 21, 2011
Walmart to launch global e-commerce empowerment solution for women

Walmart plans to launch a dedicated page on Walmart.com that will feature an assortment of products created by women in nearly two dozen countries, including women who work in cooperatives and own small businesses. Scheduled to be available in spring 2012, products will include jewelry from Guatemala, Thailand and Ethiopia; coffee from Central and South America; and dresses from Kenya.

August 23, 2011
Gap to open stores in Vietnam and Guam

Gap said Tuesday it plans to open stores in both Vietnam and Guam as part of the retailer’s efforts to ramp up overseas expansion.

March 31, 2011
Report: Wal-Mart details China plans

Wal-Mart Stores plans to expand its presence in the smaller cities of China, Ed Chan, CEO and president of the company’s China operations, said today at an investor meeting by video conference, Bloomberg reported.

January 5, 2011
Grubb & Ellis names project manager

Grubb & Ellis Co. announced that Thomas M. Erdelac, AIA, a 24-year commercial real estate veteran, has joined the company as senior project manager.

May 19, 2010
Ace Hardware names president, renews Southeast Asian licenses

Ace Hardware recently appointed a new president and general manager of Ace International to oversee...

March 8, 2005
Borders to Expand in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ...

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