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- ALDI. Retrieved from www.Aldi-sued.de; www.Aldi-stores.co.uk
- DEICHMANN. Retrieved from www.deichmann.com; www.deichman-shoes.co.uk
- ESPRIT. Retrieved from www.esprit.com
- FOOTLOCKER: Retrieved from www.footlocker-inc.com; www.footlocker-europe.com; www.footlocker.de
- H & M. Retrieved from www.hm.com; www.hm.com/d; www.hm.com/gb
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- THE BODY SHOP. Retrieved from www.thebodyshopinternational.com; www.thebodyshop.de; www.thebodyshop.co.uk