Jose Gomez on ETAM’s US Expansion & Global Growth | WRC 2026

Jose Gomez on ETAM’s US Expansion & Global Growth | WRC 2026

From Omni Talk Retail by Omni Talk Retail

April 29, 2026 · 12 min

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Jose Gomez discusses ETAM's international expansion and growth strategies in the US and beyond.

In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from World Retail Congress 2026 in Berlin, Chris Walton reconnects with Jose Gomez, Chief Development Officer at ETAM, to discuss how the global lingerie and fashion retailer approaches international expansion, franchise strategy, and navigating today’s nonstop retail disruption. With nearly two decades of World Retail Congress experience, Gomez breaks down how ETAM’s international development strategy has evolved, including how the company evaluates franchising, consignment, and joint venture models across different global markets. He also shares insights into ETAM’s expanding US presence through Nordstrom partnerships, the challenges of operating amid tariffs and economic uncertainty, and why adaptability has become essential for modern retailers. The conversation also touches on the realities of entering competitive international markets, why brands can only learn so much before launching, and where Gomez sees ETAM’s biggest future growth opportunities around the world. Key Topics Covered: • ETAM’s global retail expansion strategy • How ETAM decides between franchise, consignment, and joint venture models • Why joint ventures…

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