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sbergman
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May 13, 2008 - 02:50 PM |
 
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Why are there so few American clothing chains in Shanghai? H&M, Uniqlo and NEXT seem to be doing well. Why no Gap, real A&F, Ann Taylor, etc.? |
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p1atl10
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May 13, 2008 - 03:15 PM |
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hmmmm....Nautica, Polo, Coach, several others.
I would imagine becuase Ann Taylor markets to a specific upscale/mature demographic in the US.
Not exsactly the image or clothes for an neuvoue riche (spelling) upwardly pretentiious Chinese wannabee... |
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jzzzzzzz
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May 13, 2008 - 05:14 PM |
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H&M and Next are both new to town. American Apparel are on the way and I'm sure others will follow. |
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leidelaohu
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May 13, 2008 - 11:36 PM |
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| Why are there so few American clothing chains in Shanghai? H&M, Uniqlo and NEXT seem to be doing well. Why no Gap, real A&F, Ann Taylor, etc.? |
There's Esprit everywhere and some FCUK (still can't believe anyone would do that) around but yeah ...I'm surprised there's no Victoria's Secret, actually. |
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sbergman
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May 14, 2008 - 12:24 AM |
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I should have worded that better. I'm surprised that the biggest American chains - especially the mid market ones - aren't here. Did see a new Hilfiger store at SBM the other day.
You know what Victoria's Secret is? She's a slut.  Actually, we could definitely use one of those. |
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8lrr8
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May 14, 2008 - 10:01 AM |
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| You know what Victoria's Secret is? She's a slut. Actually, we could definitely use one of those. |
her "secret" is u can be wildly successful w/ an inferior product line so long as u have a superior marketing campaign. |
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Buzzd
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May 16, 2008 - 10:56 AM |
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H&M is American? Tough to knock-off a store selling knock-offs! |
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sbergman
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May 16, 2008 - 11:38 AM |
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H&M is not American. British, I think. |
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oh_the_darkness
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May 16, 2008 - 11:59 AM |
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I'm still waiting for Marks & Spencers to come to Shanghai. They've got one in Hong Kong so why not?
If M & S came here I would definitely stop buying my underwear in Uniqlo. |
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KL
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June 22, 2008 - 11:23 PM |
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H&M is Swedish
Just like IKEA... |
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