457 Sam’s Clubs, 5 Wal-Mart Neighbourhood Markets and 1007 units of Wal-Mart International. Wal-Mart serves over 100 million customers weekly worldwide. There are 1035000 associates, and the company is America’s largest private employer. Wal-Mart is run from a national headquarter. The headquarter takes care of orders, and every local store has to report to the Headquarter. The local store is responsible for satisfying the local customer. Every associate is challenged to reduce the cost of doing
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clinically obese. This is why consumers continue to be interested in exercise to boost their fitness and health. Currently 41 million Americans are members of a health club. During the 10 years, 2010 to 2020, the health and fitness industry's contribution to the overall economy, is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3.0%. Fitness clubs memberships used to be concentrated highly in the 18-34 age range, but there has been an increase particularly among Americans over 50 and children and teenagers.
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300,000 restaurants and $184 billion in sales in the U.S in 2010. The industry also seems to be recession proof. When the U.S. GDP fell from $14.297 trillion in 2008 to $14.044 trillion in 2009, fast food sales increased 4.2%. Convenience and low costs seem to be the main reasons the industry thrives when the economy is down. Unemployment Rate Higher unemployment rates tend to hurt the fast food industry. Most fast food customers work in industries like construction, manufacturing, and retail –
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Executive summary The case is a decision case where the main actor is Henry Baker, an expert person in the fitness industry who after the acquisition of is previous company (Personalized Fitness) from a national chain is not happy with the current situation for several reasons. Henry is now in front of a dilemma, because he doesn’t know if continuing to stay in the current company (Mega Fitness) trying to improve the situation or leave and join one of the main competitors in the Tempe area
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0 Executive Summary New York Sport Club is own and operated by Town Sports International (TSI) health club company, and is the largest in the Northeastern United States. Since 1974, the company has grown to include over 150 health and fitness facilities in four major metropolitan areas - New York, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia with nearly half a million members. There are also three locations in Switzerland, Basel, and Zurich. All sport clubs have a multitude of options for everyone
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economy is taxing and retail sales are down for all major retailers. Costco must continue to respond effectively to all competitive pressures and adapt to changes in the industry. With higher interest rates, higher consumer debt loads, energy costs, inflation, cost to find and retain employees, and reduced consumer confidence in the market Costco faces a tough economic environment which can affect demand for their products and services. In addition, commodity prices like gasoline and food can shift dramatically
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and shed those unwanted pounds! The Power Pro 3000 includes a Heart Rate Monitor and an LED light information center. The Power Pro 3000 is constructed from commercial strength galvanized steel which provides the same comfort and stability of higher cost gym machines. While the Power Pro is just as powerful, sturdy and dependable as gym equipment, it is much smaller, quieter, flexible and perfect for the home. The Power Pro 3000 has a space saving design that is perfect storing in the closet or sliding
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CASE STUDY: PRIVATE FITNESS, LLC I-Summary Private Fitness, LLC a private fitness owned by Rosemary Worth, a small health club which is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California- an upscale community located in Los Angeles area. The services offered by the club were personal fitness training and fitness classes of various types including aerobics, spinning, body sculpting, air boxing, kickboxing, hip hop, step and pump, dynamic stretch, Pilates and yoga. Private Fitness LLC Rate for services
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population is becoming more aware of the benefits of exercise to promote health and wellness. The Markets part of the audit shows that there is three major trends that health clubs should be attentive of. These major trends are insurance paid weight-loss, a global battle against obesity and an end to low-carb confusion. Health clubs are part of the solution and should promote themselves as such. Bally Total Fitness can be a guide towards losing weight and increased education on obesity and to guide
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reason for Best Buy’s current difficulties. The major reasons for Best Buy’s difficulties are increased competition from discount stores like Amazon, Wal-Mart and Target. 3) Why are Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco doing better than Best Buy (Circuit City)? Do they have high pay? Walmart, Sam's club and Costco are performing better than Best Buy due to the fact of better priced products, skilled staff, and better management. In an article written by Forbes.com shows that the pay scale of employees
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