Standardization versus Adaptation in International Marketing Introduction The most challenging decision that a company may face in internationalization is the degree of standardization or adaptation in its operations. The question of standardization or adaptation affects all avenues of a business’ operations‚ such as R&D‚ finance‚ production‚ organizational structure‚ procurement‚ and the marketing mix. Whether a company chooses to standardize or adapt its operations depends on its attitudes
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Standardization versus Adaptation There has been much debate over implementing a standardization strategy versus an adaptation approach across international markets. There are numerous factors to consider‚ along with pros and cons of both marketing plans. While standardization is equated with brand consistency‚ lower advertising costs‚ and overall synergy‚ adaptation is often required to address cultural differences for more effective communication and proves that cutting costs does not always
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Starbucks developed continuously and rapidly after Howard Schultz bought it. It was entered in “Fortune 500 companies” in March 2003. Because of the saturation of the market‚ Starbucks can not only relied on the American market‚ but also had to venture abroad and paid close attention to the growth of subsidiaries. During the expansion‚ Starbucks stuck to its basic principles and innovated constantly to cater to the taste of the native. Although Starbucks was operated successfully‚ it also experienced
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Introduction The first Starbucks store was set up in 1971 by three individuals who had a common liking for coffee and exotic teas- Jerry Baldwin‚ History teacher Zev Seigel and writer Gordon Bowker. The store was named Starbucks Coffee‚ Tea and Spice in the tourist’s Pikes Place Market in Seattle. However‚ later the name was changed to Starbucks Coffee Company. The logo was designed to be a two tailed mermaid encircled by the store’s name. The name was inspired from the coffee loving character in Herman
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Introduction Starbucks is the name of a chain of coffee company‚ established in 1971‚ is the world’s largest coffee chain‚ its headquarters is located in Seattle‚ Washington‚ United States.In addition to coffee‚ Starbucks also has tea‚ pie ‚the cake and other commodities.Starbucks has nearly 12‚000 stores in the world‚ throughout North America‚ South America‚ Europe‚ the Middle East and the Pacific area.For a long time‚ the company has been committed to the customers provide the best quality coffee and services
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Starbucks Coffee Company Since 1971‚ Starbucks Coffee Company has committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality Arabica coffee in the world. Today Starbucks connects with millions of customers every day with exceptional products and more than 17‚000 retail stores in more than 50 countries such as the United States‚ Canada‚ the United Kingdom‚ and China. In 1982‚ Howard Schultz joined the Starbucks as Director of Retail Operations and Marketing‚ and advised that the company should
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Company: Starbucks Coffee BACKGROUND Starbucks Corporation is the largest coffee company in the world‚ with over 17‚000 stores located around the globe. Headquarters are located in Seattle‚ Washington‚ United States. Starbucks offer beverages- mainly coffee and tea‚ food- salads‚ snacks‚ sandwiches to customers. The company also markets books‚ music‚ and film. DEMAND OF STARBUCKS Is the demand for Starbucks elastic or inelastic? Starbucks mainly sells coffee‚ and coffee is an inelastic
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Introduction During the past three years Starbucks has experienced yearly revenue growth approaching one billion. We have maintained a clear and concise mission‚ “to establish Starbucks as the most recognized and respected brand in the world” (SEC Annual Report‚ 2005). In addition‚ we have developed an aggressive strategy that leverages core competencies with a working business model and growth plan to accomplish our mission. However‚ in order to continue to maintain our growth indefinitely
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Analysis……………………………………………………………………. 3-6 5. Target Market Strategy…………………………………………………………… 6-7 6. Marketing Mix…………………………………………………………………..… 7-8 7. Conclusion…………………………………….……………………………………. 9 1. Executive Summary International Marketing has become more important in a rapidly changing and complexbusiness environment in which entering into the international market is common for manycompanies of different sizes and structures. Starbucks Coffee Company (Starbucks) hasdeveloped its business globally since
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Starbucks Corporation Starbucks History: Starbucks’ opened its first store in 1971‚ at Pike Place Market in Seattle‚ by three partners Zev Siegel‚ Jerry Baldwin and Gordon Bowker. Starbucks opened with the intent of being a gourmet coffee bean retailer and coffee equipment seller. The Starbucks name and logo came from two influences; a character named Starbuck in the classic book‚ Moby Dick‚ and a mining camp on the base of Mt. Rainier called Starbo. These two influences were combined to create
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