The anatomy of retail internationalisation: Daimaru's decision to invest in Melbourne Australia

Article Abstract:

An analysis of Japanese retailer Daimaru's decision to invest in Australia reveals that the Melbourne investment yielded valuable learning outcomes for the organization and the people running the organization. The study reveals that the company has utilized the learning outcomes by adopting a more cautious approach and more realistic estimates in investing in Australia. The case study also demonstrated that retail internationalisation is composed of three components, including store development, international sourcing and internationalisation of management ideas.

Department Stores, Department Store Chains, Management, Foreign operations, Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Melbourne, Australia, Daimaru Inc.

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A conceptual model of strategic considerations for international retail expansion

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The PLIN model can be used as basis for the entry of retailers into international markets. The model has four elements, namely, Product, Lifestyle, Image and Niche. It is recommended for use before the decision-making process. Retailers possessing all PLIN components have an excellent chance of succeeding in their international operations.

Models, Marketing, Marketing models, Internationalism

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The planning implications of new retail format introductions in Canada and Britain

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The introduction of new retail formats has several implications on retail planning systems. Canada and the UK's experiences with COSTCO warehouse membership clubs show that innovative retail formats can pose threats to the established order of planning. New formats also have the potential to influence the retail systems of other countries.

United Kingdom, Canada, Innovations

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