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...Sizing Up Blair's Legacy Michael Elliott's article on Prime Minister Tony Blair provided insights into the man and what he has done for Britain and the world [May 14]. I congratulate TIME for reporting the positive accomplishments of someone who might otherwise be remembered only for his mistake of supporting the invasion of Iraq. Blair deserves respect as a visionary leader who had the will to help downtrodden countries. Rahul Radhakrishnan, Trivandrum, India...
...this renowned statesman. Blair admitted he might have blundered on Iraq, but he made his choice in good faith because he strongly believed that was the right way to combat terrorism. He did not ask for absolution, but instead he reminded his nation and the world that without him Britain (and to a lesser extent the E.U.) would not be what it is today. The era of statesman Blair is fast coming to an end. Is he leaving Downing Street as a failure? My answer is a categorical no. History is on his side. Zi Zenn, Singapore...
...city, cooking on open fires and bedding down under bridges. In a report last November, the French aid organization Médecins du Monde said illnesses in Calais were widespread and sanitation extremely poor. Yet like Khodadadi, many see Calais as an essential stop in their quest to reach Britain, unquestionably their preferred destination, thanks to the country's ample supply of illegal jobs, relatively liberal immigration laws, large ethnic communities and its use of English, which many of them already speak...
With 300 stores in Britain and 100 international outlets (all franchises) in Asia, Europe and Latin America, Topshop is looking to expand further overseas. Even after opening its biggest international store in Stockholm, Green says, Scandinavia still holds tremendous potential. But to grow much larger, Topshop will have to make some radical changes. Today, no matter where Topshop's smock dresses or miniskirts are stitched together--or where they're destined--they all pass through Britain. "The existing franchising model and supply chain would not work for significant global expansion, and will need to be adapted," Green says. To construct...
...based retail consultancy. But thanks to its broader customer appeal, Davidowitz says, the potential for Topshop "is better than either of these." Not that there isn't plenty of opportunity to occupy Topshop at home. The company is looking at ways of expanding its brand into new areas in Britain too, from confectionery to luggage to footwear. With Topshop stores already selling 35,000 pairs of shoes each week, says Green, "we've got a very good shoe business. Is there a Topshop shoe business in its own right...