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<p>Card Factory (CARD) is aiming to become the leading omnichannel retailer of greeting cards, gifts and celebration essentials in the UK as well as select international markets. In the UK, its extensive and growing store base has been reconfigured to accommodate enhanced product ranges, and its online capabilities have been revamped. Each of these provides the foundations for greater growth in isolation and for new omnichannel propositions. Management expects to complement its UK retail growth opportunities with significant growth from building out its international brand presence via capital-light partnerships, as it has in the UK.</p>

Card Factory (CARD) is aiming to become the leading omnichannel retailer of greeting cards, gifts and celebration essentials in the UK as well as select international markets. In the UK, its extensive and growing store base has been reconfigured to accommodate enhanced product ranges, and its online capabilities have been revamped. Each of these provides the foundations for greater growth in isolation and for new omnichannel propositions. Management expects to complement its UK retail growth opportunities with significant growth from building out its international brand presence via capital-light partnerships, as it has in the UK.

United Kingdom

Halfords Group plc owns and operates the Halfords chain of retail automotive parts and accessories and cycle and cycle accessories stores.

Vertu Motor plc operates as an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. It sells new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, as well as provides related aftersales services. It operates a chain of franchised motor dealerships offering sales, service, parts, and bodyshop facilities for new and used cars, and commercial vehicles under the Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors brand names. Its franchise dealerships include Volvo, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Jaguar, and Honda. It also operates as a pension scheme trustee; and provides vehicle financing and related insurance products, as well as is involved in the property and online parts retailing businesses. As of May 11, 2016, the company operated a network of 127 sales outlets. Vertu Motor plc was founded in 2006 and is based in Gateshead, the United Kingdom.

Lookers plc is a motor vehicle distributor. The Company's main activities are the sale, hire and maintenance of autos, light trucks, agricultural machinery, motorcycles and caravans, including the sale of fuel, parts and accessories. Lookers also delivers vehicles, builds coaches and operates caravan parks. The Company operates in the United Kingdom.

Pendragon PLC sells new and used vehicles and provides contract hiring and after sales services.  The Company operates approximately 150 franchises that sell vehicles including Aston Martin, BMW, Daihatsu, Ferrari, Ford, Honda,Isuzu, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Peugeot, Rover, Saab, Toyota, Volkswagen & Audi and Volvo.

Shoe Zone plc operates as a footwear retailer in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It operates 535 stores. Shoe Zone plc was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom.

Gear4Music (Holdings) PLC operates as an online retailer of musical instruments and music equipment. The Company offers electric and acoustic guitars, drums, percussion, pianos, keyboards, orchestral, live sound, studio gear, and other accessories.

boohoo group plc is an online fashion retailer. The Company offers women's clothing and apparel through its website. boohoo.com ships its products around the world.

ASOS PLC is a global, internet, fashion, retail business aimed at a client base aged between 20-30 years. The Company offers branded and own label products across womenswear and menswear. ASOS operates and distributes their product globally.

On the Beach Group PLC is an online retailer of beach vacations. The Company aims to provide customers in the United Kingdom with affording short-haul holidays. On the Beach Group's technology platform allows customers to package their vacation details, including flights and hotel combinations.

Hostelworld Group Plc operates a hostel-focused online travel booking platform. The Company offers online booking services to the travelers. Hostelworld Group serves clients worldwide.

VT HOLDINGS CO., LTD. sells automobiles produced by Honda, replacement parts, and used cars.  The Company provides vehicle maintenance and repair services and arranges automobile financing and insurance.

Joshin Denki Co., Ltd. operates a chain store specialized in household appliances and computers.  The Company also sells its products through catalog shopping and on-line shopping.  Joshin Denki operates its own stores and also franchise stores.

GEO Holdings Corporation operates stores that rent and sell videos, CDs, DVDs, games, and books nationwide. The Company also buys and sells used books and CDs. GEO operates its own stores and also franchise stores.

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. sells home furnishings.  The Company stores are located in southern and central United States.  Haverty's offers brand name furniture, such as Broyhill, Thomasville, Lane/Action, La-Z-Boy, and Clayton Marcus.

Wuxi Commercial Mansion Grand Orient Co., Ltd. operates a department store retail business. Its department stores sell a variety of products including home appliances, apparel, textiles, and leather products.  Wuxi Commercial also sells cars. The Company sells its general merchandise through its own website www.eastall.com and has operation in food serve.

Wuxi Commercial Mansion Grand Orient Co (600327 CH)

Cortina Holdings Limited retails and distributes luxury watches in the Asia Pacific region.  The Company also trades, imports, and exports pens, lighters, and clocks.

AOYAMA TRADING Co., Ltd. is a menswear chain store known as Yofuku-no-Aoyama. The Company sells suits, jacket, formal wears, casual wears, shirts, ties, and business shoes.  The Company also operates credit card business.

UNITED ARROWS LTD., operates fashion stores, specializing in casual clothing and accessory for men and women.  The Company has stores nationwide.  Main forces are United Arrows, Green Label Relaxing and Chrome Hearts.

America's Car-Mart, Inc, sells and finances the sale of used automobiles and trucks.  The Company operates its dealerships primarily in small cities and rural locations throughout the South-Central United States and provides financing for substantially all of its customers.  Car-Mart's customers are principally consumers with limited or damaged credit histories.

Designer Brands Inc. designs, produces, and retails footwear and accessories. The Company offers shoes, boots, sandals, sneakers, socks, handbags, and accessories. Designer Brands serves customers in the United States.

Card Factory PLC retails greeting cards. The Company operates stores throughout the United Kingdom as well as offers its products through online retail sites.

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