Which major retail chain lost over $2 billion in less than two years due to a catastrophic geographic expansion failure caused by misunderstanding local shopping patterns and preferences?

Major retailers invest heavily in location analytics to determine optimal store placements, but history is filled with expensive geographic expansion failures. This poll examines one of the most notorious geographic retail blunders that cost billions and serves as a case study in the importance of understanding local markets, cultural preferences, and competitive landscapes before expanding internationally.

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Target's Canadian expansion (2013-2015)
Walmart's German market entry (1997-2006)
Tesco's Fresh & Easy venture in the US (2007-2013)
Carrefour's expansion into Japan (2000-2005)