Summary case study “Elie Saab : Growth of a Global Luxury Brand” I. Background Saab‚ born in Beirut‚ was nine years old when he developed an interest in dressmaking. By the time he was 18‚ Saab opened his first atelier with 10 employees. His product line at that time included luxurious evening gowns and wedding dresses. He received extensive media coverage when he featured his first collection at the Casino Du Liban in Beirut. In 1982‚ Saab opened his first workshop in Beirut and began designing
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Diversification or market development in china? Diversification is a form of innovation. It can be related-producing products in a field in which you know or unrelated which is the reverse of the latter. It is defined in Ansoffs matrix as high risk compared to a lower yet still medium risk of market development. This is a strategy in which companies market their existing products but in a completely new market. Both can potentially lead to high profitability if successful. In China‚ these are the
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tenets‚ that the brand aims to live up to‚ they become a crucial part of the brand identity and‚ with time‚ the brand’s heritage. Use of Symbols Monarchies are a prime demonstration of an institution that uses symbols for expressing its meaning and heritage. These involve the monarch’s motto as well as the Crown and the uniformed royal guard. Sport-based company Nike’s‚ the ’Swoosh’ has become an internationally recognised symbol that not only identifies the company but also shows what it stands
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Explain the nature‚ character and spatial distribution of world cities Closely associated with the process of globalisation is the notion of ‘World cities’. World cities are those such as London‚ New York and Tokyo where urban function has moved beyond the national scale to become a part of the international and global system. They are centres of culture‚ economics‚ employment‚ tourism‚ transport and communications and have been referred to as the command centres of the World’s borderless economy
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special experience people feel in buying and using or enjoying that ‘thing’. Paucity: Over revelation and distribution of luxury brand causes dilution of luxury character‚ hence many brands try to maintain the perception that the goods are scarce. (Burberry diluted its brand image in the UK in the early 2000 by over-licensing its brand‚ thus reducing its image from a brand whose products were consumed only by the elite. Gucci‚ now largely sold in directly-owned stores‚ following a nearly crippling attempt
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conservative in your wardrobe. Even with cold winter weather you may find yourself in a skirt or dress. Add a good quality long coat with minimal and classic detail to your wardrobe. In addition to navy and gray‚ a classic camel coat‚ or a lined Burberry may be a good addition. This will work for a sophisticated city meeting‚ or a more casual rural meeting. [pic] Casual attire is appropriate when you are not working. The weather and activity will dictate what you will be wearing. Build a casual
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Exchange-Traded Funds: An Introduction The iShares definition of ETF is as follows: “An exchange traded fund (ETF) is an investment vehicle that combines key features of traditional mutual funds and individual stocks. Like index mutual funds‚ ETFs represent diversified portfolios of securities that track specific indexes. Like stocks‚ they can be bought and sold (long or short) on an exchange throughout the trading day. In addition to trading flexibility‚ key ETF benefits include instant diversification
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EUROPE UK EXTRAS politics/policies Angela Merkel‚ although well respected due to her efforts to shape Germany. Her moves include making Germany a multicultural society through domestic policies‚ managing foreign affairs by strengthening transatlantic economic relationships‚ and guaranteeing private savings account deposits during the Eurozone Crisis. François Hollande‚ President of France‚ has tried to put in measures to manage the budget of France‚ build strong relationships with Germany
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J K Rowling: Joanne Rowling was born in July 1965 in a small town near Bristol in the UK. She is a true copy of the whole “Rags to Riches story”. Her teen years were terrible. She quotes: "I wasn’t particularly happy. I think it’s a dreadful time of life." She had a difficult home life; her mother was ill and she had a difficult relationship with her father (as of 2012 she is no longer on speaking terms with him). After studying hard in Paris and moving back to London‚ Joanne started working
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Alyssa Mayer Retail Management – Written Report 2 November 2011 Saks Fifth Avenue – Merchandising Saks Fifth Avenue is a lead retail organization offering a wide assortment of luxury fashion apparel‚ accessories‚ shoes‚ jewelry‚ and cosmetics. Their main target market is the upscale customer that is willing to pay for main designer brands and products such as Louis Vuitton‚ Ralph Lauren‚ and many others. Currently‚ Saks has 46 stores through 22 states that are usually free standing in distinct
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