Mass Retailing in Asia (A), (B) and (C)

Publication Type

Case

Publication Date

1-2005

Abstract

The case series discusses the applicability of the hypermarkets and supermarkets business models in Asian contexts. The case A illustrates the industry evolution, the economic model and the globalisation trends of mass retailing and describes the key characteristics of various Asian markets with a particular emphasis on China and Japan. The case B presents some of the major international players in this industry: Wal-Mart, Carrefour, Tesco, Metro, Makro, Dairy Farm, Ito-Yokado and Aeon. A more detailed individual cases: Carrefour in Asia and Wal-Mart in Asia provide a deeper analysis of those two firms’ strategies in the region.

Keywords

Asia Pacific, Globalisation, Entry Strategy, Competitive Advantages, Industry Analysis, Country Risks, Country Attractiveness, China

Discipline

Asian Studies | Sales and Merchandising

Research Areas

Marketing

Publisher

INSEAD

City or Country

Singapore

Copyright Owner and License

INSEAD

Additional URL

https://cases.insead.edu/publishing/case?code=14649

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