UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IBEAR 37 – Fall 2014 TERM 1 Case Brief Assignment GSBA 529 Strategic Formulation for Competitive Advantage. Section 15730 HBS Trader Joe’s (Rev: Dec. 9‚ 2013) Hugo Lozano Martinez Hugo.Lozano.2015@marshall.usc.edu USC ID: 3746-8393-45 Trader Joe’s‚ originally a local Californian chain store that offers uncommon groceries at low prices and that focus on a niche market of cultured and urbane clientele had a cautious growth during
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UGBA 115: Competitive Strategy Trader Joe’s Midterm Case Analysis Jean Carlo Hoyos Trader Joe’s Analysis Hoyos 2 The Industry The grocery industry in the United States is currently an attractive industry (a.k.a. profitable). This attractiveness derives from the relative low threat of new entrants‚ low supplier and buyer powers‚ and low threat of substitutes. The main factors driving these results are the low concentration of suppliers and buyers‚ the significant barriers to entry
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Brian Leon – STRT 4501 Trader Joe’s Case Analysis Problem Trader Joe’s has enjoyed a loyal‚ receptive customer base and a strong brand image over its 48-year history. But as competition increases from both high- and low-end competitors‚ Trader Joe’s is failing to leverage its customer loyalty and supply chain resources to maximize profit potential‚ increase its reach and product portfolio‚ and become a one-stop shop for groceries. Analysis Trader Joe’s has acquired and developed a valuable collection
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Millicent Cowgill MG301 2/5/2015 Case 1: Trader Joe’s 1. The most important managerial skill for a store Manager at Trader Joe’s is to have critical thinking abilities. In order to effectively handle the day in and day out procedures it is important for the manager to be able to solve problems with accurate information‚ because in any event of a posed threat or accident‚ the manager must be able to perform adequately. Also‚ it is very important the manager is able to analyze the ways for which
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| Trader Joe ’s is a privately owned grocery store that sells a variety of natural and healthy food and beverage options. Their headquarters is located in Monrovia‚ California and they have about 350 stores in roughly 25 states. It was started by Joe Coulombe as a Los Angeles convenience store chain in 1958‚ and then the company was bought in 1979 by German billionaires Karl and Theo Albrecht‚ who founded the ALDI food chain. Trader Joe’s competes within their niche market of organic and health
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I believe one of the “must have” managerial skills for a Store manager of Trader Joe’s is leadership. Leadership is very critical and important; it is the ability to motivate other employees towards common goals‚ like providing great costumer service or building an effective work team. Basically‚ employees will follow the lead of a store manager and if the skills of the manager are effective‚ it will result in successful performance of the department. Also‚ a good leader is always looking for new
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Trader Joe’s Trader Joes’ demonstrates the importance of organizing by limiting stocks and selling quality products at low prices‚ because of this they sell twice as much per square feet compared to other super markets. Trader Joe’s only carries 4‚000 products compared to other super markets who carry anywhere between 25‚000 - 45‚000 products. Studies show the more options a customer has to decide on they are less likely to choose any of the offers. It all comes back to the basics which is simplicity
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Case 1: Trader Joe’s Distinctive Approach Questions: 1. What retail classification best fits Trader Joe’s store-based strategy mix? Explain your answer. With the exception of the fact that Trader Joe’s is a food retailer‚ this type of store can be classified as a category specialist. By definition‚ category specialists sell a narrow variety but deep assortment of products. As compared to the 25‚000 products a typical supermarket sells‚ Trader Joe’s selling an average number of 3‚000 product
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