Cheaper by the dozen: Matahari stores transform Indonesia's retails sector

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Indonesia's Matahari retail chain plans ambitious growth as part of a strategy to cut costs and reap economies of scale while reaching consumers nationally. It will open 12 new outlets and renovate its 60 existing ones this year, at a cost of $75 million, off $356 million in sales in 1994 and a planned $47 million rights issue. Originally the company grew too quickly in a limited area, but current expansion plans are more efficient. Competitive strategies of Matahari and other retailers are explored.

Retail industry, Retail trade, Indonesia, Outlet stores, Factory outlets

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Is Wal-Mart good for Asia?

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Wal-Mart is being viewed as an entrepreneurial success story on one end and as a greedy multinational corporation on the other. The retail company is praised for its aggressive pricing policy but is heavily criticized for its anti-labor practices and exploiting sweatshop workers across Asia.

Financial management, Asia, Personnel administration, APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS, United States, Human resource management, Finance, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., WMT, Labor relations, Clothing industry, Company personnel management, Company financing

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The morass in Mindanao

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The causes of the war between the Filipino Army and the Moro Liberation Front, in the islands of Mindanao, is described.

Government domestic functions, Philippines, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Domestic policy, Rebels

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