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Clothing and Apparel Industry

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C/M/1292. Proposal. Pricing Strategy in Apparel Industry

WORDS:
650
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the research into the issues of pricing, marketing mix and branding in the UK apparel retail industry. Research aims and objectives are defined, the topics and academic sources for the literature review are indicated, research methodology is described, a comparative study of pricing strategies of Zara and Marks & Spencer is suggested.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Pricing Strategy, Marketing Mix, Apparel Industry, Zara, Marks and Spencer, Retail Marketing,

 

C/B/1660. UK Sportswear Industry

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the main features of the sportswear industry of the UK using Porter’s five forces model and PEST analysis. The two horizontal takeovers in the sportswear industry are discussed, i.e. the Umbro takeover by Nike and the Reebok takeover by Adidas.

 

KEYWORDS: Nike, Adidas, Takeover, Sportswear industry, Porter’s Five Forces, PEST,

 

C/B/1513. Marketing of Banking Services in Nigeria: case study of United Bank of Africa

WORDS:
6500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
69.99 GBP

The paper examines the practices of banking in Nigeria providing a review of academic literature related to banking, estimating the role of banks in Nigerian economy, conducting Porter's 5 Forces analysis of the environmental factors affecting the banking industry in Nigeria, and presenting a case study of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) from the perspective of their marketing strategies. The study uses the methods of secondary research and primary research based on the questionnaires distributed to the employees of UBA. Recommendations for UBA management are suggested.

 

KEYWORDS: Banking, Nigeria, United Bank of Africa, UBA, Porters 5 Forces,

 

C/B/1620. Global Banking Industry and BNP Paribas

WORDS:
5600
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper examines the macro-level environment, dynamics and structure of the global banking industry between 2000 and 2008 looking at the case of BNP Paribas Bank and analysing their performance from a financial perspective comparing it to their major competitors. Recommendations to potential investors are suggested about the future strategic development of the banking industry.

 

KEYWORDS: Global banking, BNP Paribas,

 

C/F/542. Comparative Analysis of Conventional and Islamic (Interest Free) Mortgages in the UK – Case Study of Amanah Home Finance of HSBC

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper offers a review of literature on Islamic mortgages and their increasing importance in non-Muslim countries. Comparisons are made with conventional mortgages considering the introduction and evolution of Islamic mortgages in the UK market.

 

KEYWORDS: Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, Islamic Mortgage, Literature Review,

 

C/B/1421. PESTLE and Five Forces Analysis of the UK Retail Banking Industry

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The following report is an analysis of the UK retail banking industry. The report begins with a PESTLE analysis examining the external environment in which the banks must operate. The competitive forces impacting and influencing companies will then be discussed using a Five Forces Analysis. Throughout the report focus will be maintained on the current economic situation in the UK and the implications for the retail banking industry.

 

KEYWORDS: pestle, five, forces, uk, retail, banking, industry,

 

C/B/1422. PESTLE Analysis of UK retail banking industry

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents introduction and PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting UK retail banking industry.

 

KEYWORDS: pestle, uk, retail, banking, industry,

 

C/B/1423. Five Forces Analysis of UK retail banking industry

WORDS:
900
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents an introduction and Porter's 5 forces analysis of UK retail banking industry which is analysing bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting UK retail banking industry.

 

KEYWORDS: five, forces, uk, retail, banking, industry,

 

C/M/1032. Dissertation. Integrated Marketing Communication in Tanzanian banking sector

WORDS:
13500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the benefits of integrated marketing communication (IMC) with regard to a credit guarantee scheme implemented by banks to support small and medium enterprises (SME). Definitions of IMC and SME are reviewed, promotion techniques used by SME are described, the concept of 'product knowledge' is examined, the design of a marketing communication process is explored. A case study is conducted of IMC strategies used by commercial banks in Tanzania to assist SME. The methods of the research are described presenting analysis of the data obtained via questionnaires distributed among Tanzanian bankers, SME managers and government officials. Conclusions are made about the policies of Tanzanian banks in creating awareness of their credit facilities to SME under credit guarantee scheme.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Credit, Integrated Marketing Communications, IMC, small and medium ente,

 

C/B/1003. The Future of Retail Sector

WORDS:
2800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the UK retail industry focusing on the clothing retail and making predictions about the future trends on the basis of the PESTLE analysis. Four case scenarios are considered predicting responses of the major retail firms. Recommendations are put forward about prospective business opportunities in the clothing retail sector.

 

KEYWORDS: retail industry, PESTLE, future trends, clothing,

 

C/B/1012. Dissertation. Impact of WTO Accession on the Cambodian TAM Industry

WORDS:
8500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
89.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the effects of Cambodia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on its textiles and apparel industry considering them from the economic, labour and welfare perspectives. The impact of quotas elimination under the legislation of WTO is explored describing the increase of competition in Cambodian textile and apparel manufacturing (TAM) industry. The research draws on secondary data provided in the review of literature that touches upon WTO policy and regulations including trade liberalization, the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA), etc. Conclusions are made about the relative success of Cambodia in coping with WTO accession in economic and labour terms, but the potentially mixed results in welfare terms.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, GATT, WTO, Textiles and Apparel Manufacturing Industry, Cambodia, trade,

 

C/B/1261. Lloyds TSB Group and Abbey National Building Society: issues of mortgage offerings

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the banking services offered by Lloyds TSB Group and Abbey National Building Society. The background of both finacial instituions is described, their mortgage products are discussed with reference to Ashton & Hudson analysis. It is argued whether financail institutions are using behavioural traits to manipulate their customers into making mortgage decisions. The issues of financial regulation and consumer protection are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Lloyds TSB, Abbey National Building Society, mortgage, banking, Ashton & Hudson, cons,

 

C/B/1318. History of Selfridge's and its founder

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the history of Selfridge's, the largest and most luxurious store in London. The story of its founder, Harry Gordon Selfridge, is reviewed discussing his contribution to promoting shopping as a pleasant and respectable middle class pastime.

 

KEYWORDS: Selfridge's, shopping,

 

C/E/308. Individual Financial Services: 'Too Big to Fail' Policy

WORDS:
5500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper examines the policy of the banks to support companies that play an important role in the economy, known as a 'too big to fail' policy. Arguments in favour and against this type of intervention in the financial system are presented. The concepts of moral hazard associated with these policies are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Banking industry,

 

C/F/364. International banking systems

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines various international banking systems employed during the 19th century. It explains the international monetary system introduced by Bretton Wood and the reasons behind its demise. The main objectives of the international monetary fund and the evolution of the European monetary system are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Bretton Wood, IMS, IMF European Monetary System,

 

C/F/394. Individual Financial Services are 'Too Big to Fail'

WORDS:
4700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the nature of the banking industry analysing the 'too big to fail' policies and presenting arguments in favour and against this type of intervention in the financial system. The concept of moral hazard is examined in relation to the analysed policies.

 

KEYWORDS: Banking industry,

 

C/F/409. Management of interest rate, liquidity and operational risks in banking sector

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the interest rate, liquidity and operational risk management (RM) in the banking sector providing an overview of the key issues associated with the measurement and management of each of the three types of risk, discussing RM regulatory framework and summarizing the possible effects of each risk.

 

KEYWORDS: Interest rate, liquidity, operational risk, banking, risk management,

 

C/F/410. Corporate Governance and Credit Crunch

WORDS:
2800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at recent bank collapses have led to a breakdown of trust in financial institutions, including the trust in corporate governance in terms of the risk management, the trust in audit work that signed off the accounts of the banks, etc. The paper critically discusses whether the trust can be rebuilt through legislation and suggests ways in which institutional investors might inspire greater confidence in society. The history of the current financial crisis is traced, corporate governance failures that led to the crisis are examined, possible legislative reforms are discussed arguing whether the trust in the banking system can be restored.

 

KEYWORDS: Corporate governance, credit crunch, banking system, financial industry,

 

C/HR/344. Deep Smarts in Banking Organisation

WORDS:
720
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the so-called 'deep smarts', i.e. the people with good knowledge and expertise in the industry that they work for. It is argued that deep smarts' skills are obtained from personal experience and the ability of vision, and that they are good assets for banking organisations.

 

KEYWORDS: Deep smarts, business, banking, HRM, human capital,

 

C/OM/87. Self-cleaning fabric: perspective on innovation and its impacts

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines a recent innovation in nanotechnology known as self-cleaning fabric describing its huge potential in the textile industry and other related industries. The report analyzes the application and working of the technology, the companies involved in these applications and the market reaction to self-cleaning fabric from various sectors.

 

KEYWORDS: Nanotechnology, self cleaning fabric, BASF, textiles, clothes, water repellent,

 

S/B/443. Report on Grameen Bank

WORDS:
9300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The paper investigates collateral-free practices of Grameen Bank (GB) aimed to provide financial services to the poor, particularly, to women. Information is presented on the history of the company, their structure, strategies, types and procedures of loan, the bank's policy toward beggars, the details of the Grameen Fund, the policy of Grameen Shikkha branch in promoting mass education and providing credit facilities for rural communities to access renewable energy technology, etc. The research is based on the data collected from primary and secondary sources. Conclusions are made about the role of GB in changing the status of women in the rural society.

 

KEYWORDS: Grameen Bank, poor, beggars, collateral-free, women,

 

S/M/454. Marketing Plan for Caroll entering 'middle market' in China

WORDS:
4500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper examines the strategies of Caroll International SA, a clothing and accessories retailer planning to enter the Chinese market. The company's description is given including their history, marketing mix features, SWOT, etc. The European apparel retail market is described including competitor analysis, Porter's 5 Forces analysis, etc. The Chinese market is characterised using Porter's 5 Forces and PESTL models, marketing plan for the company is developed using Porter's strategic matrix, 7Ps, Boston model and Ansoff Matrix. Conclusions are made about Caroll's future prospects in China.

 

KEYWORDS: marketing, plan, caroll, entering, middle, market, china,

 

C/B/628. Analysis of NIKE from a global perspective using PESTLE Analysis, Porter's 5 Forces, and SWOT Analysis

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

Nike is the global leader in sports footwear and apparel, and their business model is based on investing in design and marketing, and subcontracting production. This report examines the Nike Corporation using several methods, notably PESTLE, Porters 5 Forces, and SWOT analyses. The company's history and current situation, performance, and future direction is considered in order to provide the reader with a concise overview of this highly successful brand and the company behind it.

 

KEYWORDS: Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Phillip, Phil, Knight, Pestle, SWOT, Porter, Analysis, Sports, A,

 

C/B/691. Analysis of clothing retailing in UK, Germany, France, Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, Poland, Nederland's

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This essay explores the retail clothing industry within the UK, Germany, France, Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, Poland and the Netherlands. The current spending on clothing is compared, with consideration of consumer trends and future forecasts of consumer spending on retail. These countries are separated into categories regarding their position in the European Union. The impact of online retailing on an industry worth $70bn dollars is also analysed. The conclusion is that there are many factors, economic, political and consumer demands which impact the performance of these European countries.

 

KEYWORDS: Clothing industry, retail, consumer trends, internet retailing,

 

C/B/759. Nike's Internationalisation Strategy in the Athletic Footwear and Apparel Industry

WORDS:
4000
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper assesses Nike's internationalisation strategy in terms of its international business structure, the market entry strategies that the company has followed, its corporate strategy and strategic brand management. The research is based on both, academic and practical approaches.

 

KEYWORDS: Nike, clothing, apparel, footwear, internationalisation strategy,