be explained using the Uppsala model. It is‚ however‚ valuable to complete the picture with‚ for example‚ Porter’s theories‚ that permit a deeper understanding. - Nyckelord Keyword Internationalisation‚ competitive advantage‚ international strategy‚ establishment chain‚ risk‚ Bukowski design‚ Peter Gustavsson - Avdelning‚ Institution Division‚ Department Ekonomiska institutionen 581 83 LINKÖPING Datum Date 2004-01-20 Språk Language Svenska/Swedish X Engelska/English Rapporttyp
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RETAIL INNOVATIONS CASE STUDY Carrefour: Hypermarket Reinvention Carrefour’s approach to revitalizing its hypermarket format and key action points for retailers looking to improve their large format store sales Reference Code: CM00028-002 Publication Date: December 2010 OVERVIEW Summary Verdict’s Retail Innovations case studies are new for 2010. Each profile provides an evaluation of a company that stands out due to a set of unique characteristics‚ or a particular strategic initiative
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Internationalization of General Motors This paper examines the expansion of General Motors overseas in its various phases‚ as well as triggers for internationalization and the problems faced during the process. The paper also considers what benefits have been achieved through international growth‚ and how the company can be classified with regards to Bartlett and Ghosal’s 4 typologies. Finally‚ the paper discusses the concept of a “world car‚” meeting the demands of customers across the globe
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Content Page COVER PAGE 1 CONTENT PAGE 2 ABOUT CARREFOUR 3 FACTORS THAT IMPORTANT TO CARREFOUR 3 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING RESEARCH 11 CARREFOUR EMERGING MARKETS IN SINGAPORE 18 INTERNATIONAL TRADE BARRIERS 21 CARREFOUR MARKET-ENTRY STRATEGIES 26 REFERENCE 36 About Carrefour Over the past 40 years‚ the Carrefour group has grown to become one of the world’s leading distribution groups
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Compare and contrast the strategies of Carrefour and Wal-Mart in the Chinese market A recent article (Liu Jie‚ 2008) revealed that restrictions on business numbers‚ geographical positions and stockholders have been gradually diminished‚ which can be regarded as a supplement to promises to WTO. As a consequence of market liberalization‚ foreign retailers have gained rights to compete with domestic companies in Chinese market. Over recent years‚ Chinese market has appealed the booming entry to external
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 2 COMPANY HISTORY AND BACKGROUND 4 Organizational Culture 5 International Penetration 6 INDUSTRY DESCRIPTION 9 Industry Analysis 9 Table 1: TED Spread (2005-2010) 11 Table 2: VIX (2005-2010) 12 Table 3: FCI (2005-2010) 12 Size of the U.S. Retail Market 13 Table 4: S&P Retail Index (2005-2010) 14 Table 5: U.S. Retail Sales (2005-2010) 14 Structure of the U.S. Retail Market 15 Table 6: U.S. Retail Sales
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Introduction Starbucks is the premier roaster‚ marketer and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. The first Starbucks store was opened in Seattle in 1971. The current CEO‚ Howard Schultz‚ joined the company in 1982 and decided bringing the Italian coffee-drinking culture to the United States. In 1992‚ the company went public. In 1996‚ with the home market becoming increasingly saturated‚ Starbucks opened the first outlet in the Far East. Ever since‚ the company has pursued a relentless international
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Stakeholders Carrefour Group Employees as stakeholders: Carrefour is planning to become distinction from others in terms of human resources management and social responsibility in all the countries where it operates. Attracting‚ training‚ supporting and retaining loyalty while remaining open to people from a diverse range of backgrounds. The group do its best to ensure that all employees fulfill their potential and perform to the best of their abilities. Carrefour recruits 90% of its
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appendix next to the BSC describing the rational for the CSF chosen‚ and how they fit (1) the company’s mission and strategy‚ (2) how to measure them‚ (3) what is the critical level on which to act‚ and (4) how to act 8 4.1 Financial targets 8 4.2 Clients target 8 4.3 Business process target 9 4.4 Organizational / HR targets 9 Company Choice I decide to talk about Carrefour; French group’s retail sector. In 2009‚ the second global group of the industry in terms of sales behind Wal-Mart
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ZARA-Internationalization Analysis When it comes to internationalization strategies‚ ZARA is the perfect case to look at. By putting in practice a set of different strategies‚ ZARA has accomplished great positioning worldwide and is one of the most recognized brands in the apparel market. Listed below are the main internationalization strategies ZARA has used to become one of the leading clothing brands in the world. Operating Filial When ZARA first started opening stores outside of Spain
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