Which major retail chain developed its international expansion strategy by first entering countries geographically and culturally closest to its home market before venturing further?

Test your knowledge about how major retail brands have strategically expanded across different geographic regions! The world's most successful retail chains have carefully planned their global footprint, adapting to local markets while maintaining brand consistency. This trivia question explores how one famous retailer approached its international expansion in a particularly unique way.

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Walmart, expanding first to Mexico and Canada before entering more distant markets like China and the UK
IKEA, which deliberately skipped neighboring Nordic countries to establish flagship stores in distant high-population markets
Carrefour, which focused on opening stores in former French colonies regardless of geographic proximity
Aldi, which prioritized expansion to English-speaking countries before entering markets in continental Europe