We’re Not The Only Ones Banging On About Going Global

So there we were, telling everyone in December to “think global”, and who goes and steals our thunder?

The National Retail Federation [www.nrf.com]  are holding their annual Conference & Exposition in New York at the moment, and one of their panel discussions has centred around what retailers should think about this coming year. The consensus amongst a panel of experts including the former Chairman & CEO of JC Penney? In order for retailers to achieve significant growth this year they will have to look to global markets. It’s estimated that emerging countries such as China, Brazil and India currently account for around 50% of global GDP.

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Now is that a compelling reason to have a look at foreign markets?

No, I’m not going to say it. Oh, ok, then. I told you so…..