Global Retail Expansion: An Unstoppable
Force The 2015 Global Retail Development Index™ #GRDI2015

Despite political and economic turbulence
in many countries, global retailers continue to expand into developing markets. The 2015 Global Retail Development Index #GRDI2015

Retailers are taking a longer-
term view of developing markets, making more strategic and targeted investments. The 2015 Global Retail Development Index #GRDI2015

China ranks 1st as its
retail market grows impressively and will soon become the world’s largest. #GRDI2015 The 2015 Global Retail Development Index

Despite economic headwinds, South America
has three top-10 countries: Uruguay (#2), Chile (#3), and Brazil (#8). #GRDI2015 #2 #3 #8 The 2015 Global Retail Development Index

Qatar makes its GRDI debut
in 4th place behind a stable economy, high GDP per capita, and strong retail spending. The 2015 Global Retail Development Index #GRDI2015

Russia falls nine places to
21st, but its huge market is too big and too important to ignore. The 2015 Global Retail Development Index #GRDI2015

With strong GDP growth and
an expanding middle class, Sub-Saharan Africa is a source of great potential for retailers. The 2015 Global Retail Development Index #GRDI2015

Developing markets comprise 30% of
the global luxury market. The 2015 Global Retail Development Index #GRDI2015

With rapidly growing populations of
ultra- rich individuals, developing markets are strong opportunities for luxury retailers. The 2015 Global Retail Development Index #GRDI2015

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