Which major retail chain famously expanded internationally before establishing a nationwide presence in its home country?

Test your knowledge of how major retail chains have strategically expanded across different regions of the world! Understanding the geographic expansion of retail brands reveals fascinating insights about market entry strategies, cultural adaptations, and global business growth patterns. This question examines a notable retail chain's unusual expansion approach that defied conventional market entry wisdom.

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IKEA (expanded to Switzerland in 1973 before having stores in all regions of Sweden)
Walmart (expanded to Mexico before having stores in all 50 US states)
Carrefour (opened in Spain before having locations throughout all regions of France)
H&M (established stores in Norway before covering all Swedish territories)