It's a mixed quarter and a mixed outlook.

The company is doing this because it's clearly trying to be more attractive (to potential buyers).

It was more of a frustrating year for investors.

Retailers who plan properly can leverage capabilities across some of these smaller, closely located countries and gain a distinct advantage.

The Indian retail market is gradually but surely opening up, while China's market becomes increasingly saturated.

India is at the peak of attractiveness for retailers right now, with a $350 billion retail market expected to grow 13 percent this year. India's top five retailers together still account for less than two percent of the modern retail market.