Which famous retailer opened its first international store in a completely unexpected location that went against traditional market entry strategies for Western brands?

Test your knowledge about how famous retailers have expanded their geographical presence around the world! Understanding retail expansion strategies across different countries and cultures is crucial for product managers in the geography sector. This poll challenges you to identify which retail giant took a unique approach to international market entry that defied conventional wisdom at the time.

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Starbucks, which opened its first international location in Tokyo, Japan in 1996 before expanding to any other Western markets
IKEA, which opened its first international store in Oslo, Norway in 1963 as a logical expansion from its Swedish origins
Walmart, which first expanded internationally to Mexico City in 1991 due to proximity and NAFTA advantages
H&M, which chose London as its first international location in 1976 due to cultural similarities with its Swedish home market