Overseas Retail

摘要

Retail operations in the UK are managed through Grabal Alok UK Ltd. (GAUKL). The UK retail operations stretch across England, Scotland and Wales - with 216 stores operating as on date. Originally called 'qs' stores, they are being gradually given a new brand identity - 'Store Twenty One'.rnFor the year ended 31 March 2009, GAUKL reported sales of £ 91.30 million (2007-08: £ 94.71 million).rnGAUKL stores offer quality products at 'value conscious' price points. In spite of a slowdown of retail sales in the UK, this segment is showing some resistance to de-growth; consumers are trading downwards and therefore buying 'value for money' products instead of paying a premium for bigger and pricier brands.