I might add there are Burberry stores everywhere. Retail has really had a wasted few years.
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Replying to @benthompson
@monkbent I think it's largely to do with Studio A's agreement with Apple + the fact they'd need to register as a local sub'y for tax etc1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @jameshilltaiwan
@jameshilltaiwan no, that agreement is a fill in. I know Apple's China real estate guy - part of problem is no obvious place to put it1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @benthompson
@monkbent Surely 101 would be a good spot? Anecdotally one reason most int'l retailers aren't here is the receipt issue2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @jameshilltaiwan
@jameshilltaiwan you mean the fact they have to issue the govt ones?3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @benthompson
@monkbent but those brands still need rep'tation in Taiwan by intermediaries, if there isn't one they can't set up (no A&F, Hollister etc)1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @jameshilltaiwan
@jameshilltaiwan I knew about the receipt system, but didn't realize it was such a limitation.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @benthompson
@monkbent Yeah, so if Apple only want one store in Taiwan for example, is it worth setting up Apple TW Inc? Paying more tax etc? Prob not1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@jameshilltaiwan huh. Yeah, that sucks.
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