International Retailing provides a framework for understanding how different legal, social and economic environments affect the distribution of consumer goods worldwide. From department stores to independent retailers, superstores to convenience stores, the author profiles their environments and retail strategies.
Retail Strategic International Expansion (SIRE2) Theory and Cases Who, What, Where and Why retailers internationalize is the theme of this book. The SIRE2 model is presented complete with propositions to predict international expansion for two types of retailers, global versus multinational. Global retailers internationalize using a standard format that they replicate wherever they go. Multinational retailers change their offering, adapting to different cultures and economies. Eighteen detailed cases are presented outlining retailers international expansion strategy. Cases include Amazon.com, Blockbuster, Carrefour, Casino, Costco Wholesale, Foot Locker, Gap, Kingfisher, Metro, Office Depot, Pinaulat-Printemps-Redoute, Seven and I, Shoprite Holdings, Starbucks Coffee, Tesco, Toys R Us, Uniglo and Wal-Mart. Read their story and learn their strategy.
Theories that explain Who, What, Where and Why retailers internationalize is the theme of this book. Sternquist s new Strategic International Retail Expansion Model SIRE3 model is presented complete with propositions to predict international expansion for two types of retailers, global versus multinational. Global retailers internationalize using a standard format that they replicate wherever they go. Multinational retailers change their offering, adapting to different cultures and economies. Eleven chapters are presented outlining theories to explain various elements of retailers international expansion. Chapters cover entry mode, global retailer s use of network advantages, born global retailer s internationalization, private label influences on internationalization, corporate branding and entry mode, longevity of international joint ventures and a special industry application of internationalization of hospitals.
Understand the retail environment in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. You'll learn how legal, social, and economic measures have affected the distribution of consumer goods globally. The text discusses the SIRE (Strategic International Retail Expansion) theory helping you understand success factors.
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