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World's top 10 cities to go for retail therapy

  • <h2>10. Singapore</h2><br><p>In Singapore you'll find 38.9% of the world's biggest retailers--not bad, but good enough only to round out this elite list. Although European retailers favour the Middle East when moving outside their home region, Asia is also a significant target, with Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong all top 10 target destinations. European retailers such as H&M and the Inditex Group have been growing their networks in both these regions.</p>
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    10 best world cities for retail choice

    10. Singapore


    In Singapore you'll find 38.9% of the world's biggest retailers--not bad, but good enough only to round out this elite list. Although European retailers favour the Middle East when moving outside their home region, Asia is also a significant target, with Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong all top 10 target destinations. European retailers such as H&M and the Inditex Group have been growing their networks in both these regions.

  • <h2>9. Barcelona</h2><br>Barcelona, Spain, boasts 39.2% of the world's biggest retailers. According to the CBRE survey, North American retailers are by far the most global, with 73% present in all three regions (Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific; The Americas), compared with 44% of European retailers and 23% of retailers from Asia Pacific.
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    9. Barcelona


    Barcelona, Spain, boasts 39.2% of the world's biggest retailers. According to the CBRE survey, North American retailers are by far the most global, with 73% present in all three regions (Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific; The Americas), compared with 44% of European retailers and 23% of retailers from Asia Pacific.
    David Ramos
  • <h2>8. Kuwait City</h2><br>With 39.5% of the world's biggest retailers now present, Kuwait City is the fastest growing market in the global top 10. Rising from 12th last year, the Kuwaiti capital moves past many established shopping destinations.
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    8. Kuwait City


    With 39.5% of the world's biggest retailers now present, Kuwait City is the fastest growing market in the global top 10. Rising from 12th last year, the Kuwaiti capital moves past many established shopping destinations.
    Getty Images
  • <h2>7. Madrid</h2><br>In Madrid you'll find 39.9% of the world's biggest retailers. According to CBRE, the overall global footprint of retailers grew 2.1% over last year, demonstrating that retailers continue to grow their cross-border businesses in spite of a challenging consumer environment.
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    7. Madrid


    In Madrid you'll find 39.9% of the world's biggest retailers. According to CBRE, the overall global footprint of retailers grew 2.1% over last year, demonstrating that retailers continue to grow their cross-border businesses in spite of a challenging consumer environment.
    Carlos Alvarez
  • <h2>6. Hong Kong</h2><br>With 40.5% of international retailers present, Hong Kong's 5th falls one position from last year. Although mainland China's retail markets--Shanghai, Tianjin, Chengdu--are surging, Hong Kong retains the crown as Asia's top shopping destination.
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    6. Hong Kong


    With 40.5% of international retailers present, Hong Kong's 5th falls one position from last year. Although mainland China's retail markets--Shanghai, Tianjin, Chengdu--are surging, Hong Kong retains the crown as Asia's top shopping destination.
    China Photos
  • <h2>4. (tie) Paris</h2><br>Claiming 43.2% of the world's biggest retail brands, the French fashion hub ties for 4th with a capital to its north. As the CBRE report indicates, the globalisation of the retail sector continues, with almost half (47%) of the retailers in the survey now present in The Americas, Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific.
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    4. (tie) Paris


    Claiming 43.2% of the world's biggest retail brands, the French fashion hub ties for 4th with a capital to its north. As the CBRE report indicates, the globalisation of the retail sector continues, with almost half (47%) of the retailers in the survey now present in The Americas, Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific.
    Pascal Le Segretain
  • <h2>4. (tie) Moscow</h2><br>Counting 43.2% of the world's biggest brands, Moscow boasts a retail breadth to equals Paris'--a certain boon to its oligarchs. of retailers surveyed present in the city. The report found that retailers expanded into a wide range of markets in 2011, with 74% of the countries in the survey seeing at least one new retailer enter the market last year.
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    Moscow, Russia

    4. (tie) Moscow


    Counting 43.2% of the world's biggest brands, Moscow boasts a retail breadth to equals Paris'--a certain boon to its oligarchs. of retailers surveyed present in the city. The report found that retailers expanded into a wide range of markets in 2011, with 74% of the countries in the survey seeing at least one new retailer enter the market last year.
    Julian Finney
  • <h2>3. New York</h2><br>New York maintains America's esteemed position in global retail--with 43.9% of the world's brands, ranks third on CBRE's annual survey. American retailers are by far the most global, with 73% being present in all three regions, compared with 44% of EMEA-based retailers and 23% of retailers from Asia Pacific.
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    3. New York


    New York maintains America's esteemed position in global retail--with 43.9% of the world's brands, ranks third on CBRE's annual survey. American retailers are by far the most global, with 73% being present in all three regions, compared with 44% of EMEA-based retailers and 23% of retailers from Asia Pacific.
    Justin Sullivan
  • <h2>2. Dubai</h2><br>Perhaps it's no surprise that a city with indoor ski hills is famous for the breadth of its retail offering. With 53.8% present, Dubai is the second most popular city with for international retailers, according to the 2012 edition of ‘How Global is the Business of Retail?’ by leading global property adviser CBRE.
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    retail

    2. Dubai


    Perhaps it's no surprise that a city with indoor ski hills is famous for the breadth of its retail offering. With 53.8% present, Dubai is the second most popular city with for international retailers, according to the 2012 edition of ‘How Global is the Business of Retail?’ by leading global property adviser CBRE.
  • <h2>1. London</h2><br>London, home to 55.5% of the retail brands surveyed, is the world retail capital. The city is the No. 1 location for expanding American retail brands, and a key hub for retailers looking to expand into Europe. London benefited from a mini-boom in 2011 as tourist spending boosted a relatively robust local economy.
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    retail

    1. London


    London, home to 55.5% of the retail brands surveyed, is the world retail capital. The city is the No. 1 location for expanding American retail brands, and a key hub for retailers looking to expand into Europe. London benefited from a mini-boom in 2011 as tourist spending boosted a relatively robust local economy.
<h2>10. Singapore</h2><br><p>In Singapore you'll find 38.9% of the world's biggest retailers--not bad, but good enough only to round out this elite list. Although European retailers favour the Middle East when moving outside their home region, Asia is also a significant target, with Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong all top 10 target destinations. European retailers such as H&M and the Inditex Group have been growing their networks in both these regions.</p>
<h2>9. Barcelona</h2><br>Barcelona, Spain, boasts 39.2% of the world's biggest retailers. According to the CBRE survey, North American retailers are by far the most global, with 73% present in all three regions (Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific; The Americas), compared with 44% of European retailers and 23% of retailers from Asia Pacific.
<h2>8. Kuwait City</h2><br>With 39.5% of the world's biggest retailers now present, Kuwait City is the fastest growing market in the global top 10. Rising from 12th last year, the Kuwaiti capital moves past many established shopping destinations.
<h2>7. Madrid</h2><br>In Madrid you'll find 39.9% of the world's biggest retailers. According to CBRE, the overall global footprint of retailers grew 2.1% over last year, demonstrating that retailers continue to grow their cross-border businesses in spite of a challenging consumer environment.
<h2>6. Hong Kong</h2><br>With 40.5% of international retailers present, Hong Kong's 5th falls one position from last year. Although mainland China's retail markets--Shanghai, Tianjin, Chengdu--are surging, Hong Kong retains the crown as Asia's top shopping destination.
<h2>4. (tie) Paris</h2><br>Claiming 43.2% of the world's biggest retail brands, the French fashion hub ties for 4th with a capital to its north. As the CBRE report indicates, the globalisation of the retail sector continues, with almost half (47%) of the retailers in the survey now present in The Americas, Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific.
<h2>4. (tie) Moscow</h2><br>Counting 43.2% of the world's biggest brands, Moscow boasts a retail breadth to equals Paris'--a certain boon to its oligarchs. of retailers surveyed present in the city. The report found that retailers expanded into a wide range of markets in 2011, with 74% of the countries in the survey seeing at least one new retailer enter the market last year.
<h2>3. New York</h2><br>New York maintains America's esteemed position in global retail--with 43.9% of the world's brands, ranks third on CBRE's annual survey. American retailers are by far the most global, with 73% being present in all three regions, compared with 44% of EMEA-based retailers and 23% of retailers from Asia Pacific.
<h2>2. Dubai</h2><br>Perhaps it's no surprise that a city with indoor ski hills is famous for the breadth of its retail offering. With 53.8% present, Dubai is the second most popular city with for international retailers, according to the 2012 edition of ‘How Global is the Business of Retail?’ by leading global property adviser CBRE.
<h2>1. London</h2><br>London, home to 55.5% of the retail brands surveyed, is the world retail capital. The city is the No. 1 location for expanding American retail brands, and a key hub for retailers looking to expand into Europe. London benefited from a mini-boom in 2011 as tourist spending boosted a relatively robust local economy.

A recent CBRE survey identified the most active international retailers and their top target markets at country and city level in 2011. We look at the top 10 cities that are home to the world's highest number of retail brands.