Strategic growth for Unilever
Market study - 14 pages - Business strategy
Unilever's debut as a company began in 1930, however its history dates back much earlier, to the late 19th century. Its origins began with a partnership between British soap maker Lever Brothers and the Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie. Oils and fats were essential raw materials for both...
Business Ethics
Essay - 7 pages - Business strategy
Select some recent incident of controversy about “corporate misbehavior” and explain what the alleged ethical abuses were that occurred at the company and what penalties, if any, have been imposed on the alleged perpetrators. (If no penalties have yet been imposed what penalties do you...
Advertising and communication - published: 29/11/2011
Market study - 11 pages - Business strategy
Brokerage is a service provided by specialized companies which allow putting in relation customers and specific products. Generally for financial products, brokerage companies are the authorized intermediary between both. To be clearer, brokers are stakeholders (Source: Doc-Etudiant, Quel est le...
Dyson market entry in South Korea
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
As we seen in the First Dyson Business Report, Dyson is already exporting its product successfully in 49 countries with an increased turnover of 23% within the last year. These high results are due to the international expansion and multi-million-pound investment in research and development....
Business Ethics: Dior
Essay - 10 pages - Business strategy
Christian Dior was founded in 1905 in Normandy. In 1946, Dior opened his legendary home at 30 Avenue Montaigne. In February 1947, Dior launched his first collection called Corolle, where women were drawn like flowers. It was the beginning of the success story. Every fashion book said that the...
Carlton Polish Co.
Market study - 9 pages - Business strategy
There are different ways to calculate a company's value. The first method is to use the balance sheet of the company to estimate the value of a company using the DCF approach. Another method is concerning the competition analysis. By looking at similar companies in the same activity sector...
Presentation of Puma and PPR groups
Market study - 45 pages - Business strategy
The PPR group was pleased to announce that after the expiry of the additional acceptance period of its voluntary public takeover offer for Puma it had become the majority shareholder with a 62.1% stake in Puma. 1962: Creation of the PINAULT company Acquisition of companies in the same market...
Multinational business and globalization
Case study - 6 pages - Business strategy
Above all, let's start by explaining what globalization is. Many definitions exist some are too minimalist, others too general. The term used to describe the current state of the global economy has become a fashionable word. We retain that: “Globalization is a process (or set of...
Developing a cross-cultural training program for L'Oreal's employees at the headquarters in Paris
Case study - 8 pages - Business strategy
In the evolving world of interconnected societies and culturally globalized world economy, firms are developing outside the constraints of a particular national setting. The main aim of this training programme is to understand and improve the interaction of co-workers from different countries and...
Business Research Methods: Case Study of Toyota
Case study - 17 pages - Business strategy
Brookie Part-just mentions the 2,3 million recalls and the cars affected The Rava4 2009-2010, Corolla, 2009-2010, Avalon 2005-2010, Camry, 2010, Highlander 2007-2010, Tundra 2008-2010 researchers of Toyota has determined not enough time spent on so there adding extra four weeks to their time span...
Ebay's strategy in china: alliance or acquisition - published: 02/11/2011
Market study - 7 pages - Business strategy
In 1990's, many companies invested in the internet, the dotcom companies, because they thought it will generate a lot of profits quickly and will help in expanding their businesses. For them, internet represented a new market and a new economy. So, lots of companies were created around the world...
Burberry: An analysis of its brand building, positioning in the UK market
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
"Burberry has been a precursor of fashion in UK (United Kingdom). The company has changed the structure if the fashion industry and was among the few who ushered in the idea of functional luxury. The brand has enjoyed a lot of success in the European market by introducing a lot of changes in the...
Audi: An analysis of the trends in the automobile market and revamp in the company policies to capture the UK markets
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
"The German car production firm produces the Audi brand of cars. Based in Ingolstadt, Germany, the company is one of the premier car manufacturing units in the world. Right from sports cars to luxury car models, the company has been making great strides globally. It has established its markets in...
Huawei: An Analysis of the company's strategies and success in UK market
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
"Huawei has been a success in the UK (United Kingdom) market, but has not left the kind of impression that it has left in some of the other markets. Huawei has been at the forefront of constant innovation and new product design. The entry of the company in the UK market was marked by the year...
IKEA UK : Study on the journey of the company in UK Market
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
"IKEA arrived in UK in the late 80's and it is said that with the exception of Abba and Volvo, this is perhaps the third most predominant area where Sweden left its mark. It opened its first store in UK at Warrington, in 1987. Unlike other international brands which target the capital for opening...
Volkswagen USA: Will product diversity help Volkswagen UK overcome the adversities it has been facing?
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
"Among the many car manufacturers who have created a buzz with their many models, German car makers occupy a special place in the world. One of the German manufacturers, who has managed to carve a niche for itself, is Volkswagen. Volkswagen of America, (VWoA) as it is known, is the North...
AXA Group - An Analysis on the 9th largest financial provider in the world, its acquisitions and Global Operations
Market study - 7 pages - Business strategy
"The Global Financial provider provides financial services throughout the world. It deals in various forms of insurance like life, health, etc. It also provides investment management solutions. Strictly speaking, the company operates in five departments. They are Life & Savings, Property &...
Burberry : An analysis of the fashion giant's history and growth globally
Market study - 7 pages - Business strategy
"Burberry is one of the most trusted brands in the world in terms of the fashion and apparel industry. In many ways, the brand is a precursor of haute-couture in the world. It redefined fashion at a time when clothing was just about the practical applicability, rather than being a style statement...
Porsche: A study on the rise of its brand identity and providing various services for the global circles
Market study - 7 pages - Business strategy
"Porsche is a German company that holds investments in the automotive sector. The company is headquartered in Zuffenhausen, in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. It is jointly owned by the Piech and Porsche families, and Qatar holdings through the Qatar Investment authority. The company was founded...
European integration process and its influence for business: Case of Danone
Thesis - 18 pages - Business strategy
Within the last decades, globalization has changed the face of the world with a shift from ‘nationalism and protectionism' to the idea of a ‘global village'. A new world economic order emerged and the regional and multinational trade agreements and free trade areas played a key role in...
Danone's UK Operation and Market Position
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
"Danone SA, incorporated on February 2, 1899, is a French-based company engaged in food processing activities. The Company's UK unit operates in four business lines, including Fresh Dairy Products, Waters, Baby Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. In Europe the Company's main markets are France,...
Heineken - Analysis of its UK Operations
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
"Heineken UK is United Kingdom's leader in beer and cider business. It is an operating company under Heineken N.V. which is the world's largest brewer. Heineken UK was formed in 2008 when the parent company acquired the UK business of Scottish & Newcastle PLC. The company employs around 2300...
Caterpillar - Growing in the US Market
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
"Caterpillar is headquartered at the US and its business is growing in American region. Three new facilities have been added in the US. The capital expenditure as planned for the year 2011 is $3 billion with more than half of which is planned for the US market. As the economic environment is...
Calvin Klein - Market study of US operations
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
"Calvin Klein's love for fashion was seen at a very early age when he started taking interest in sketching and sewing. Born on 19 November 1942, after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, he began working as a trainee making coats in European style of fashion. However,...
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. -Creating Fashion for the world
Market study - 7 pages - Business strategy
"The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (Estee Lauder) is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of fragrance, skin care, makeup and hair care products in the world. The group employs more than 31000 professionals in the fields of R&D, marketing, finance, retailing, etc. The group is headed by...
Calvin Klein : Analysis of its Global operations
Market study - 7 pages - Business strategy
"Calvin Klein was born on 19th November, 1942. His love for fashion was inherent as he started initially with interest in sketching and sewing at a very young age. After his graduation from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, he began working under Dan Millstein. He had worked for...
Decathlon Group: Sports Megastore
Market study - 7 pages - Business strategy
"Decathlon is a major French sporting goods chain store, with stores located throughout the world. It started with a shop near Lille, France in 1976. The retailer stocks a wide range of sporting goods, from tennis racquets to advanced scuba diving equipment, usually in large superstores....
Avon - Global operations
Market study - 7 pages - Business strategy
Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) is a US cosmetics, perfume and toy seller with markets in over 140 countries across the world and sales of $10.9 Billion worldwide as of 2010 with net income of $609 Billion and employing a workforce of 44000 personnel. Avon Product is a multi-level marketing...
Brand Management Analysis: Case of Sony
Case study - 15 pages - Business strategy
Founded in 1946 in Tokyo by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita, SONY is the world number 2 in the electronic market. In 1979, the company create the walkman, the CD player in 1982 and the Blu-ray technology in 2003. The company also had developed activities in video-games, computing, mobile phone...
SWOT Analysis - Veolia
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
The core business of Veolia is of course the distribution of drinking water. The company offered various services in the area of water that flowed from this craft. With the acquisitions of competitors and suppliers (horizontal strategy), the company has consolidated its position in the water...
