Retail Fashion Opportunities in the Dominican Republic

The country with a population of 10.1 million constitutes an emerging market that has recently experienced significant expansion in retail with three large malls currently under construction.

Luxury land mid-level retailers are entering in Santo Domingo as it becomes de Caribbean’s shopping Mecca.

An open economy with global rules, the structures of the Dominican government changed in order to allow a clear judicial framework appropriate for investment. This strategy has started to reflect on the global rankings.

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