RETAIL INTERNATIONALIZATION AND THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING – THE CASE OF IKEAs EXPANSION INTO THE RUSSIAN MARKET Anna Jonsson School of Economics and Management Department of Business Administration Lund University e-mail: anna.jonsson@fek.lu.se Abstract Research on the internationalisation process and retail internationalisation acknowledges the relevance of knowledge management and organizational learning‚ even though there is a lack of discussion about the specific constructs and approaches
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Management Case Study on IKEA (Live your life. Love your home) Home furnishing and furnitures retailer Name: Tabassum Ejaz (354) Course: Strategic Marketing management Instructor: Sir Mubasher Sandeela Dated: 17th February 2013 Source: Global Perspectives: Case Study: How IKEA of Sweden Got to India IKEA Introduction In 1943‚ IKEA was founded by Ingvar Kamprad. It is a World’s leading home furnishings and largest furniture retailer based in Sweden. IKEA numbers 1‚04‚000 employees
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STRATEGIC ANALYSIS OF IKEA POLITICAL-Foreign investment restrictions-Companies as charity for tax avoidance-VAT increase to 20%-Globalization has eased import rules.-Government regulation climate change act 2008) | Ref13119 | ECONOMICAL-Economic crisis in North America.-Rising raw material and transport cost in 2009-Low spending power due to recession.-Recession in Russia-High import tax in japan | Ref2‚34677 | SOCIAL-Requirements on wood supplier-Brand image-Does not accept child labour-Women
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Introduction 1.1 Background & Timeline IKEA was created in1943‚ Sweden‚ which has owned 292 large retail stores in 36 different countries and regions till the end of 2008. Most of them are in the Europe‚ and China is a potentially primary market target. During IKEA’s history‚ there were some major events important. Here is the timeline of this company: * 1943 Ingvar Kamprad created IKEA * 1947 it was the first time that furniture appeared in IKEA * 1953 IKEA’s furniture showroom
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Market: BRAZIL‚ Why and how 13 PEST Analysis 14 Marketing Mix 18 Product: 18 Place: 19 Price 19 Promotion: 20 Recommendations 22 Environmental Aspects 24 Social Responsibility 25 Economic Growth 25 Bibliography 26 Synopsis IKEA first began in 1930s when Ingvar Kamprad the founder had an idea to create innovative products related to home furnishing. The name ‘IKEA’ originates from Sweden standing for co-founder Ingvar Kamprad‚ his family farm - Elmtaryd and Agunnaryd‚ the
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start building up and furnishing their new home. They would opt for products that offer the benefits of good living standard‚ but without sacrifice too much of their earning or income. In the situation and target group we focus on in this analysis‚ IKEA and Pricerite would be more likely be the choice to be made in the final decision. Purchasing off-the-shelf product‚ rather then tailor-made‚ good customer value and affordable price are a few major criteria in such case. However consumers would
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coordination‚the enterprise’s communication and control functions of the enterprise‚ constantly improve the management efficiency ‚ help the enterprises to enhance cohesion; According to the specific market environment for the correct operation strategy‚ Ikea make a huge commercial success. Household concept In the beginning of its creating‚Ikea’s household concept had a clear definition‚ that is: to provide a wide variety‚ beautiful and practical‚ ordinary
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COMPETITOR ANALYSIS A. Competitors’ Strategy A look at Family Furniture’s competition requires us to take a look at some primary and secondary threats. Primary threats to Family Furniture include Crate & Barrel‚ Pottery Barn and IKEA. Secondary threats include independent furniture stores‚ big box stores‚ Costco and Sam’s‚ and the Internet websites. Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn are similar in their market strategy and target audience and both have locations in the area Family furniture
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………………………………………The New Development Plan 7.0 …………………………………………………………...Conclusion Introduction: IKEA was founded in 1943‚ by 17 year-old Ingvar Kamprad in Sweden‚ the company is named as an acronym comprising the initials of the founder’s name‚ the farm where he grew up (Elmtaryd)‚ and his home parish (Agunnaryd‚ in Smaland‚ South Sweden) . From the heart of the Swedish mountains‚ the idea of IKEA developed in a way to establish a relationship between its customers and everyday living environment
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Introduction Foreign Market Entry Modes The decision of how to enter a foreign market can have a significant impact on the results. Expansion into foreign markets can be achieved via the following modes: * Exporting (Direct/ Indirect Exporting) * Licensing/ Franchising * Contract Manufacturing * Management contract * Assembly Operation * Fully Owned Manufacturing Facility * Joint Venture * Mergers & Acquisitions * Strategic Alliance * Third Country
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