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UK retail major Debenhams to expand in India

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Jan 19 2013 | 10:28 PM IST

The company which opened its first Indian store in October 2007 in Gurgaon with partner Planet Retail, will set up another two outlets in the city before the end of the year, followed by significant expansion over the coming decade, the Independent reported today.

"I would be disappointed if we do not have 30 stores in India in 10 years' time and that is proper department stores," said Francis Mc-Auley, the company's international director.

"The Indian market has a real appetite for western brands and the education and understanding of the young people is second to none," he added.

The company's 43 international outlets, which are operated by franchise partners, are on track to hit the

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