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Each month, we analyse millions of social media posts - highlighting brands pushing into new international markets. This month, 306 companies are rolling out global growth plans. Here are just a few standouts:

• ‍Frasers Group - The retail powerhouse continues its global push, opening its 5th Sports Direct store in Indonesia at Legenda Kota Sisata in East Jakarta. The new flagship aims to bring leading sports brands to a fast-growing local market.
• ‍Apex Group - Apex has named Jeff Weiner as its new COO to spearhead global growth, operations and tech strategy. With three decades of experience, Jeff will lead digital transformation, automation, and large-scale innovation to scale operations worldwide.
• ‍Pladis - Pladis has expanded into Uzbekistan with a new commercial operation and distribution centre in Tashkent  - strengthening its footprint in Central Asia.
• ‍Zoetis - Zoetis has announced the worldwide rolloutof its Digital Cytology services. By delivering AI-powered insights and fast expert reviews, they’re helping vets make quicker clinical decisions globally.
• ‍We Love Holidays - The travel disruptor is expanding into the Netherlands, marking the latest chapter in its European growth.
• ‍Franklin & Sons - Its parent, Global Brands, has partnered with Empire Distributors to expand Franklin & Sons’ premium tonics and mixers across Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Colorado - a key step in establishing the British brand across the US hospitality scene.
• ‍TentBox - TentBox hit the road for a 2,000+ km European tour, meeting partners and growing its network across France, Switzerland, and Italy. The trip underpins their drive to scale internationally.
• ‍Ravio - Ravio has acquired Compete, Israel’s leading compensation data provider, accelerating its global growth into Israel and Australia. Now offering real-time pay insights in 46 countries, Ravio is strengthening its position as a source for global compensation data.
• ‍Definely - Legal tech innovator Definely has raised $30million in a Series B round, quadrupling last year’s Series A. This injection will fast-track product development and global expansion while pushing new boundaries in AI-powered legal workflows.

These brands - and 297 more - are entering bold new markets right now. Whether you sell into Tech, Marketing, HR, Finance, or Professional Services, there are major opportunities to help these companies grow.

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Brands Coming to the UK & Europe:

Global brands continue to set their sights on the UK and Europe - opening new offices, securing local partnerships, and establishing regional hubs to fuel growth across key markets. Here are some standout moves:

• ‍Slim Chickens - The fast-casual brand is building on rising consumer demand to expand globally, with a strong push into the European market. Backed by a chef-crafted menu and robust franchise support, SlimChickens is positioning itself as a smart growth opportunity for multi-unit operators eyeing high-demand F&B spaces across the UK and Europe.
• ‍iHerb - Health and wellness ecommerce giant iHerb has opened a new office in Amsterdam, marking a key step in expanding its footprint across EMEA. With a growing local team in the Netherlands, iHerb is investing in stronger customer relationships and tailored solutions forEuropean markets.
• ‍Mölnlycke Health Care - The MedTech has secured a $400M financing deal with the Swedish Export Credit Corporation to supercharge its global expansion over the next decade. This funding will help grow their operations across Europe.
• ‍Passport - Passport is making its official UK launch this July, bringing smarter international logistics solutions for brands looking to simplify cross-border trade. Their upcoming Global Entry webinar on July 10 will unveil new tools to help ecommerce brands manage tariff risks, localise operations, and unlock global demand.
• ‍Voxel - Applied AI innovator Voxel is expanding rapidly across five continents, with growing customer demand bringing its workplace safety tech into European industries.
• ‍Adastra - Data and AI specialist Adastra has opened anew Vienna office, reinforcing its presence in Europe’s digital hub. TheAustria team will focus on AI, data governance, cloud, and analytics.
• ‍Blue Origin - The US-based space pioneer is planting its flag in Europe with a new European HQ in Luxembourg. This move will develop Blue Origin’s European supply chain and marks a significant step in Luxembourg’s rise as a trusted partner in the global space economy.
• ‍FreedomPay - FreedomPay has partnered with Pret A Manger to roll out its secure payment technology in the UK, the US, and Hong Kong, with further European expansion planned this year.

These brands are entering a new phase of international growth in European markets and need local expertise to ensure success.

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