insight into the Lagos carnival‚ which I recently engaged in as an active observer. LAGOS CARNIVAL Lagos is dynamic port city in the heart of Nigeria‚ West Africa; evidence affirms her to be the most populous port city in Nigeria and the second faster growing city in Africa In 2010‚ Babatunde Raji Fashola the newly elected governor of Lagos state announced plans to modernise the Fanti carnival‚ one of Lagos oldest cultural and traditional celebrations. The Fanti carnival dates back to the late 19th
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assignment we have been set the task of carrying out a retail evaluation project of Next plc. This has to be done from the point of view from a consultant or analyst. The assignment has been split up into two tasks‚ firstly to analyse and evaluate Next plc‚ then secondly suggest any ways in which their marketing performance can be improved for future success. My first step is to get an overview of Next plc as a company‚ how it started‚ the market sector it operates in and its past and present
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Description of a fairground Warm rays of golden sunshine glimmered off the puddles that gathered in the gaps in the cobblestone pavement‚ a peaceful morning was soon to be disturbed as the cacophony of sounds started‚ from old rickety rides. The taste of diesel fumes burns the back of the throat of anyone who gets too close to the rickety cat and mouse ride. Music from the vast array of rides blend to form one strange droning song over a thumping backbeat. Lively and fast‚ the bass vibrates
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This is the PLC of Titan Most of us are aware of the phrase ‘Product Life Cycle (PLC)’. For the uninitiated‚ I shall give a very brief description before I begin with the main topic. According to the PLC concept‚ a product’s life is divided into 4 major stages: introduction‚ growth‚ maturity and decline. In the growth stage‚ since the category is relatively new‚ promotion is focused on communicating functional benefits‚ generally to a small consumer segment. In the growth stage‚ when a decent
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Next plc designs‚ manufactures‚ and distributes clothing and home furnishing and accessory items to nearly 330 Next retail stores and through the company ’s Next Directory mail order sales catalog. Almost all of Next company-owned stores are located in England and Ireland. After ending a brief international expansion--in 1999 the company closed its seven company-owned foreign stores‚ including its five U.S. retail stores--Next has shifted its international strategy to brand expansion focused on franchising
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William Hesketh Lever Doing well and doing good LIFE CYCLE •The course of a products sales and profits over its lifetime is called theproduct life cycle. •PLC shows the stages that products go through fromdevelopment to withdrawal from the market. •Product Life Cycle (PLC): –Each product may have a different life cycle. –PLC determines revenue earned. –Contributes to strategic marketing planning –To identify when a product needs support‚ redesign‚renovating ‚ withdrawal‚ etc. NTRODUCTION
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human resource strategies in such stage of their life cycle. Most product life cycle curves are portrayed as bell-shaped curves. This curve is typically divided into four stages: y y y y Introduction Growth Maturity Decline INTRODUCTION STAGE OF PLC GROWTH STAGE MATURITY STAGE DECLINE STAGE ABOUT THE COMPANY y y y y Cadbury started in 1824 by John Cadbury. In India‚ Cadbury began its operation in 1948 by importing chocolates. Cadbury India operates in four categories mainly Chocolate
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exceptional vacation experiences through the world’s best-known cruise brands that cater to a variety of different lifestyles and budgets‚ all at an outstanding value unrivaled on land or at sea. Mission Statement (Proposed): It is the mission of Carnival cruised to provide our customers with the best vacation experience on both land and at the sea.(1‚2‚3‚6‚7) We provide the best travel experiences that cater to a variety of different lifestyles and budgets which provide unrivaled value for our customers
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Nucor Corporation: Competing Against Low-Cost Steel Imports Group E Charisse Cohen Valarie Lindsey Teshaunte Lyons Billy Ray Richardson MGT 590: CAPSTONE—COMPETING GLOBALLY Dr. Raman Patel – Professor August 17‚ 2009 Nucor Corporation: Competing Against Low-Cost Steel Imports Written Analysis Executive Summary This report discusses the challenges that The Nucor Corporation faces during this era of social and economic climate change. Using Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Carnival Cruise 1. What global forces have contributed to the growth of the cruise-line industry? One of the forces that contributed to the growth of the cruise industry was the arrival of the transoceanic airline. The shipping lines had to come up with a way to compete with the new speedy and affordable way of travel. Another global force is the working middle class that the cruise industry now targets in addition to the rich. 2. What specific steps has Carnival Cruise Lines taken to benefit
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