emeraldinsight.com/1756-669X.htm A standardised approach to the world? IKEA in China Ulf Johansson Department of Business Administration, Lund University, Lund, Sweden, and Standardised approach to the world 199 ˚ Asa Thelander Department of Communication Studies, Lund University, Helsingborg, Sweden Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the marketing strategy in China of the furnishing retailer IKEA in the context of standardisation and adaptation of marketing activities
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Internationalization of IKEA in the Japanese market and Chinese markets Tutor: Authors: Group: Date: Leif Linnskog Wannapa Chaletanone (05-11-1982, Thailand) Wanee Cheancharadpong (03-09-1983, Thailand) 2022 June 4, 2008 Master Thesis EFO705, 10 points (15 credits) – Spring 2008 International Business and Entrepreneurship – MIMA Program School of Sustainable Development of Society and Technology Abstract Date June 4, 2008 Level Master Thesis EFO705, 10 points (15
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the UK. Dyson: Dyson's very innovative bladeless fan was the result of 4 expensive years of R&D carrying large costs. Despite the technology being patented, there are a number of Chinese firms violating the IP rights by illegally copying the successful designs and producing cheap replicas. Consequently Dyson spent £3.5m pursuing often futile legal cases in Chinese court, increasing costs and reducing profits. Also Dyson suffered a loss of sales and market
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companies or in Multinational Corporation. It is because most company preferred more competence in the complex and global market. Nowadays customers more concern about how long their ordered product reach to them rather than worrying how the company will deliver the products. As a consequence, time can be used as an indicator in distribution logistic. This research is conducted to explain the consequences of distribution logistic and the way IKEA will gain competitive advantage by utilizing it. We will
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Tale of Two Tipples 4.5 Kellogg’s Indian Experience 4.6 Strategic Alliances in the Global Airline Industry: from Bilateral Agreements to Integrated Networks 4.7 GN Netcom in China 4.8 IKEA: Entering Russia 4.9 The ‘David Beckham’ Brand 563 571 574 583 586 590 594 599 604 case 4.1 Wal-Mart’s German Misadventure I don’t think that Wal-Mart did their homework as well as they should have. Germany is Europe’s most pricesensitive market. Wal-Mart underestimated the competition, the culture, the legislative
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International Marketing Review Emerald Article: Strategic consequences of retail acquisition: IKEA and Habitat Gary Warnaby Article information: To cite this document: Gary Warnaby, (1999),"Strategic consequences of retail acquisition: IKEA and Habitat", International Marketing Review, Vol. 16 Iss: 4 pp. 406 - 417 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02651339910282027 Downloaded on: 25-01-2013 References: This document contains references to 17 other documents Citations:
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acquisition: IKEA and Habitat Department of Retailing and Marketing, The Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK Keywords Retailing, Acquisitions, Globalization, Market segmentation Abstract Takes an historical perspective, considering the events leading to the sale of Habitat by the Storehouse group to the Swedish furniture retailer IKEA in October 1992. Focuses on the strategic issues involved in the acquisition of an international retailer by a retail organisation that is truly global in its
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particularly emphasizing how essential it is that they form a unified whole. Consider these statements of strategy drawn from actual documents and announcements of several companies: "Our strategy is to be the low-cost provider." "We're pursuing a global strategy." "The company's strategy is to integrate a set of regional acquisitions." "Our strategy is to provide unrivaled customer service." "Our strategic intent is to always be the firstmover." "Our
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Are You Sure You Have a Strategy? Author(s): Donald C. Hambrick and James W. Fredrickson Reviewed work(s): Source: The Academy of Management Executive (1993-2005), Vol. 15, No. 4, Themes: Business Strategies and Employee Development (Nov., 2001), pp. 48-59 Published by: Academy of Management Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/4165785 . Accessed: 17/01/2012 13:33 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms
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international retailers Deploying the right operating model can help international retailers drive profitable growth by balancing customer relevance and operational efficiency across diverse and dynamic markets. Today’s consumers are a formidable bunch. Armed with more information than ever thanks to technology, they shop anytime, anywhere and with anyone they choose. Moreover, choice, convenience and service mean just as much to them as price. Evolving customer demands are driving retailers to tailor
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