British clothing chain New Look is in negotiations with partners on franchising agreements that would mark its entrance to the Ukrainian and Polish markets, Reuters reported yesterday, citing Carl Makfeyl, CEO of Markerpost Ltd. Makfeyl said the agreements could be signed in the next several months. Markerpost Ltd controls 885 stores under the brands New Look and Mim in Britain, Ireland, France and Belgium, and has franchising agreements with stores in Eastern Europe and Russia.