21.   He said he would like to see the company continue its international expansion and target other ethnic markets.

22.   Herman said Opel was able to grow amid difficult market conditions last year because of reorganization measures, international expansion and a flexible work agreement with employees.

23.   Houston-based Drypers has focused its international expansion efforts primarily in Latin America.

24.   Home Depot has announced plans to step up its pace of international expansion, adding more stores in Chile and moving into Argentina.

25.   Home Depot is also tinkering with mail-order hardware supplies, delivery services, international expansion and its upscale Expo format.

26.   Home Depot is on the verge of announcing more details about its international expansion, an analyst said.

27.   In a conference call with analysts Thursday, Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz said the company is continuing with its aggressive international expansion plans.

28.   In addition, analysts say, losses sustained during the Persian Gulf war held back plans for international expansion.

29.   In addition, the company will apply some of the money toward research and development, international expansion, working capital, and equipment.

30.   In addition to competitive concerns, Banyan says it has invested in international expansion and product development, which will hurt second-quarter results.