Commenting on the UK Retail Industry International Action Plan launched today by Vince Cable, David McCorquodale, head of retail at KPMG, said:
“The Government’s ongoing efforts to help retailers break into new overseas markets couldn’t have come at a better time. Regulatory and structural boundaries are diminishing, providing easier access into growing markets for those wishing to expand internationally. Retailers certainly have the appetite to tackle the challenges that globalisation brings, recognising overseas markets offer significant opportunity when there is limited growth forecast domestically.
“The Government has a crucial role to play in smoothing the way for our retail pioneers. Government bodies like UKTI can assist in opening new territories for retailers by helping lobby for change around tariffs and overseas restrictions. Emerging economies are where growth can be driven and Government support to make these foreign destinations level playing fields is most welcome.
"I'll be interested to understand more detail of the proposals for the Government's 'connected digital' plans to consider how these can benefit our retailers in the long term.”
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