Wal-Mart in Japan Case Study

Wal-Mart in Japan

The focus of this case study is the hurdles faced by retailing giant Wal-Mart in the Japanese market. In the early 90's, Wal-Mart's decision to globalize is a major focus area.

Issues covered in the case study include: Download Case Study (in PDF format)

• Wal-Mart's entry strategy in Japan
  
• WalMart's best practices in retailing like Every Day Low Prices (EDLP) and Rollback to the Japanese market through its joint venture with Seiyu.
  
• Wal-Mart's problems faced in Japan because of the differences between the operational and cultural environment in its home market and the Japanese market.
  
• Walmarts future prospects and business strategies in Japanese Market.
  

Other management issues covered include:

• The Japanese retailing industry: It's nature and structure and its market size, market scope, and market characteristics.
• How to frame an entry strategy for a global and culturally diverse market.

Business Case study terms:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Green Field Operations, Costco Wholesale, Metro, Tesco, Japanese Retail Industry, Ito Yokado , Large Store Law, Every Day Low Prices, Carrefour, Daeiei, America Online Inc., Sam's Clubs

Related Case Study Reading:

1. Can Wal-Mart Woo Japan?, Business Week Online
2. Japan Isn't Buying The Wal-Mart Idea, Business Week Online
3. How Wal-Mart Is Reshaping Packaging?
4. A New Era in Japan's Retailing Market
5. Tesco Enters The Japanese Market
6. Japanese Retail Market Overview
7. Japan Market Research
8. Japan Retail Sector Overview: companies Walmart

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