Assignment 8: The Business World (24.0 points) 1. Choose a good that you are familiar with‚ such as a t-shirt‚ a tennis racket‚ a cupcake‚ a pair of sunglasses‚ or any other good. Be sure to choose something specific. Then‚ analyze its economic utility‚ using the questions below. a. Describe the good you chose to analyze. (1 sentence. 0.5 points) I chose a t-shirt to analyze. b. Describe the form utility of this good. Is the form utility good or bad? Can you think of ways to improve it
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fashion attire brand. Flap Flap’s Kid’s was the Company’s first licensed acquisition in 2011. Flap Flap’s Kid’s began trading at Royal Valley‚ Davao City along with consignment counters at Central Convenience Store. As the business of the Brand‚ a 2nd stand-alone Flap Flap’s Kid’s retail store was opened in NCCC Mall‚ Matina in 2012. To date Flap Flap’s Kid’s is traded in two stand-alone outlets in the suburbs of Davao City; Matina and Lanang‚ together with strategic consignment counters at the NCCC
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extensive and profitable. Target Corp. also has a strong environmental commitment that focuses on the stores surrounding communities and other humanitarian efforts. This impressible feature relays loyalty to the customers and the community’s wellbeing‚ making them more obliged to becoming a loyal return customer at Target while also attracting new customers. Target Corp. also has a healthy HR department that takes great care of its employees. Their job satisfaction and positive environment is relayed
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|Retailing | |Founded |2001 | |Headquarters |Mumbai‚ Maharashtra‚ India | |Products |Department store | |Revenue |Rs 6000 crores (in 2011) (Big Bazaar and Food Bazaar | | |combined) | |Employees |~ 36000 people [1]
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8 January 2013 DEBENHAMS PLC INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Debenhams plc‚ the leading international‚ multi-channel brand‚ today announces its interim management statement covering the 18 weeks to 5 January 2013. Highlights • • • Good sales momentum: 18 weeks LFL sales up 2.9% Highest ever December sales: five weeks to 5 January LFL sales up 5.0% Online sales ahead of expectations: 18 weeks up 39.0% Michael Sharp‚ Chief Executive of Debenhams‚ said: “I am pleased with our performance
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Executive Summary Target Corporation operates general merchandise stores in the United States and has just begun opening stores in Canada. The company offers a wide variety of goods ranging from household essentials and furnishings to hardlines comprising of various forms of personal entertainment and apparel and accessories. Target has opened more than 20 of its 124 locations already and has received mixed feedback from Canadian shoppers. Retail pricing is on average at least 10% higher in comparison
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of products to offer‚ focus on anti-aging and skin health. The packaging of Jojoba’s products is sophisticated‚ suitable for its target market. Products are free from chemical preservatives and synthetic ingredients. Price and volume: The major stores are still within the Australia regions. Brand power: The
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Wal-Mart: Friend or Foe? Wal-Mart has branded stores in all 50 states and in over 27 countries. Wal-Mart started with humble roots in 1962 by Sam Walton in the small town of Bentonville‚ Arkansas. Within thirty years‚ the small local discount retailer grew to one of the largest retail companies in the United States of America. Now it stands as the largest retailer in the world. As the largest retailer‚ Wal-Mart has gained many detractors. In "The Case for Wal-Mart‚" Karen De Coster and Brad Edmonds
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According to the article it seems the retail store we all know as JC Penny hasn’t been doing so well as far as their sales have been going which is something the public was probably unaware of. The article stresses how well they are doing and the come up they made however are they really making a come up. By the end of the year will they meet their sales needs? The article explains. According to the article JC Penny‚ “the company is seeking to calm investors who are growing pessimistic about a turnaround
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SWOT and Financial Analysis of Selfridges Selfridges PLC has four stores‚ one of which is the second largest in the UK. The essay will evaluate the key facts about the company and why they are important. This essay will cover the financial performance‚ marketing strategy and a SWOT analysis for Selfridges. The company is well known and unique because of its history and how it currently operates. SWOT is an acronym for strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats. By analyzing the four
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