The road from Damascus
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Amal Samha is a company set up by Ahmed Samha, who sells Benetton garments in Syria and Iraq. There are opportunities in both countries where there are rich people seeking western brands. There is a lack of competition because of the difficulty of operating in these markets. There is a problem that growth is constrained by the type of market, but if the markets become more open, Samha will face more competition. After Iran, he has will lack rogue states to expand into.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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The velvet revolution
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De Sole has made Gucci a profitable company once more by eliminating bad products, closing money-losing outlets, and overhauling operations. He restored Gucci's fashion sensibility by focusing on modern trends instead of just the classics.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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The wrong trousers
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Problems facing Linda Wachner, head of Warnaco are examined in detail. The company has sought bankruptcy protection, and reasons for its problems are assessed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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