Case Study: Apple Summary The case study is about the various steps carried out to make the Apple Store unique and attractive to Apple Customers. The case discusses in detail the layout design and different factors influencing this design at …

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Case Study: Kroger and Fred Meyer Summary The purpose of this case study is to examine the steps involved in sourcing from overseas to be presented in the market for sale. The case study is based on the supply chain …

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Case Study: Starbucks   Summary The case study is about the launch and success of Starbucks in the Chinese market. There is an in depth analysis of different strategies used by Starbuck to take advantage of a localize approach to …

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Case Study : Staples Executive Summary The case study is about one of the three office supply specialist retailer, Staples. Staples provides office supply to its customers via its retail stores and online purchase. In the recent years other superstores …

Assess the extent to which Staples has developed a successful multichannel strategy. What factors have contributed to its success? Read more »

Discussion 2: Variety, assortment, and product availability are the cornerstones of the merchandise planning process. Provide examples of three retailers you believe have done an outstanding job of positioning their stores on the basis of one or more of these …

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