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UK Food Retailing Industry
C/M/1285. Strategic Response of UK Grocery Market to Recent Economic Recession
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- 3900
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at strategic management within the UK grocery industry providing a review of literature on the background of the leading grocery retailers, and examining how the principles of resource based view (RBV) and dynamic capability approach (DCA) are applied by Tesco and by an anonymous discounter XXX in their strategic management under recession. The methods of the research include primary data obtained from the semi-structured interviews with the store management. The ethical issues of the study are addressed. Conclusions are made about the strategic response of Tesco and XXX to the current financial crisis.
KEYWORDS: Tesco, Grocery Market, Discounters, Food retailing, Strategic Management, Recession,
S/M/508. Dissertation. Benefits of customer relationship management for supermarkets and their customers
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- 8450
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- 2009
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- 89.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the role of customer relationship management (CRM) in the UK leading supermarket retailers. Literature is reviewed on the theory of CRM, the competition within the UK supermarket industry, the features of traditional marketing and CRM, the effects of CRM on supermarkets, the issues of customer loyalty, etc.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, customer relationship management, CRM, UK supermarkets,
C/B/2053. Dissertation. Development of E-marketing system for UK supermarkets
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- 12200
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- 2009
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- 129.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the applications and functions of e-marketing also known as ‘internet marketing’ or ‘digital marketing’, in UK supermarkets proposing the use of .NET technologies for the development of an effective e-marketing toolkit including its risk assessment and testing. Literature is reviewed on the theory of E-marketing, research methodology and philosophy are described substantiating a positivistic approach and the use of case study in developing the e-marketing tool kit. E-marketing concept is analysed along the lines of the PESTEL model, the problems and limitations of the existing e-marketing architecture are outlined. A case study of e-marketing approaches in the East End supermarket is conducted. Conclusions are made about the issues involved in the B2C e-marketing and the effectiveness of the implemented e-marketing solution.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, East End, e-marketing, supermarket, B2C, PESTEL,
C/E/422. Proposal. Concentration ratio in UK supermarket industry
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- 3500
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper offers a research proposal into the performance of the UK supermarket industry during 2004-2008 to identify its concentration ratio. The background and the rationale of the study are outlined, the aims and objectives of the research are formulated, secondary sources relevant for the research are indicated including the Competition Commission (CC) report of April 2009, the timeframe of the work is outlined, the ethical issues are addressed.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, concentration ratio, market share, UK supermarket industry, Competition Commission, CC,
C/B/1763. A retail strategy based on low prices does not necessarily imply an abuse of market power on the part of the respective supermarket or unfair treatment of their suppliers. Discuss
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines whether low prices necessarily imply an abuse of market power or unfair treatment of their suppliers on the part of the respective supermarket. Trends and practices in the retailing industry are discussed, a study is conducted of Tesco’s low pricing strategy and its role in the development of new business opportunities and customer satisfaction. References are made to the case between Tesco and North Foods.
KEYWORDS: Tesco, low-price, CSR, retail, supermarket, Northern Foods,
C/B/1762. Low price strategy of Tesco
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines whether low prices necessarily imply an abuse of market power or unfair treatment of their suppliers on the part of the respective supermarket. Trends and practices in the retailing industry are discussed, a study is conducted of Tesco’s low pricing strategy and its role in the development of new business opportunities and customer satisfaction. References are made to the case between Tesco and North Foods.
KEYWORDS: Tesco, low-price, CSR, retail, supermarket, Northern Foods,
C/B/1710. Strategic Analysis of UK Supermarket Industry
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- 2900
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper analyses the UK retail industry and the way it was affected by the sub prime crisis. Strategic analysis of the industry is conducted using the models of PEST, Porter’s Five Forces and Segmentation analysis.
KEYWORDS: Retail industry, PEST, Porter’s Five Forces, Segmentation,
C/M/1174. To what extent are supermarkets acting in the public's best interest?
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines whether supermarkets act in the public’s best interest making references to the stakeholder theory, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and marketing ethics. Specific areas of supermarket activity are considered including the rise of ‘green’ consumerism, public health issues, data tracking and land purchasing activities. The methods of maintaining customer loyalty are discussed arguing whether supermarkets ensure customer satisfaction in the long run as well as in the short-run.
KEYWORDS: UK supermarkets, stakeholder theory, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, green consumerism, customer loyalty,
C/B/1662. How successful, if any, has the recent wave of business takeovers been when dealing with the issue of “ethical business”? Using four different managerial policies try to analyse the rationale behind this strategy. What are the likely consequences of this trend on the food industry?
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- 1900
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the increasing role of mergers and takeovers as corporate growth strategies addressing ethical concerns associated with takeovers, examining the key players in the UK food retail market, and discussing friendly takeovers as opposed to hostile takeovers.
KEYWORDS: Takeovers, Mergers, ethical, food retail,
C/B/1641. Future of food and beverage industry
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- 3600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the developmental changes in the food and beverage industry making forecasts about its future on the basis of the current trends in the industry, i.e. the concerns about consumer health, rise of food prices, demand for convenience products and processed food, power shifts from farmers to supermarkets, political interference, etc.
KEYWORDS: Food and beverage, supermarkets, consumer health, food prices, convenience products,
C/F/497. M&A transaction between Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats Markets
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- 1250
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the merger process between the Whole Foods Market Inc (WFMI) and the Wild Oats Markets, Inc. (OATS) looking at the legal aspects of following agreement in terms of Monopoly Risk with comparison to overall situation in food retail market and leading rivals. Additional focus is given to Federal Trade Commission court case in relation to the breach of antitrust polices.
KEYWORDS: Monopoly, Whole Foods Market, Wild Oats Markets, merger and acquisition, M&A,
C/B/1541. What impacts competition? Theory and case study of UK grocery market
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- 2900
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the impact of environmental factors on companies' performance in the context of the theories formulated by Porter, Barney, Mintel, Nagle & Holden, etc. The influence of changing market forces on customer requirements is considered highlighting the trends that increase the appeal of discounters. Competition within the UK grocery market is analysed.
KEYWORDS: Environmental factors, competition, discounter, UK grocery market,
C/B/1546. Strategic responses of UK grocery retailers to economic recession
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the UK grocery market comparing strategic responses of different grocery retailers to the economic recession that resulted in the change in market conditions. Strategic responses of Tesco are compared to those of an anonymous discounter predicting possible effects of the response strategies on the competitive position of both companies.
KEYWORDS: UK grocery retailers, economic recession, Tesco, discounter,
C/F/513. Financial Analysis of Sainsbury's
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- 3600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper analyses financial performance of Sainsbury's discussing their recent financial results and key strategic features, conducting financial ratio analysis based on the annual reports for 2004-2008 and analysis of the UK food retailing market. Comparisons are made between the performance of Sainsbury's leading rivals Morrison's and Tesco. The implications of the ratio analysis are considered and valued relative to the peers.
KEYWORDS: Financial ratios, Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons, food retail, grocery market,
C/B/1598. Future of food and beverage industry
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- 3600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the future trends of the food and beverage industry addressing the issues that currently face the industry with regard to consumers' health, governmental regulations, rising food prices, demand for processed food, increasing number of own labels, political interference, the shift from farmers to supermarkets, and the rise of the Internet as a distribution channel.
KEYWORDS: food and beverage industry, health issues, food prices, convenience products, own labels,
S/B/498. To what extent do major supermarkets use Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) simply as a means of gaining competitive advantage?
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- 3300
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the emergence and development of the CSR concept addressing the issues of business ethics and arguing whether supermarkets include public interests into corporate decision-making. The CSR policies of UK supermarkets are reviewed with the focus on the 'Tesco in the Community' programme, Waitrose's 'Community Matters' campaign, etc.
KEYWORDS: extent, major, supermarkets, corporate, social, responsibility, csr, simply, means, gaining, competitive, advantage,
C/M/1011. Dissertation. Effectiveness of loyalty programmes for UK food retailers
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- 13200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the practices of UK food retail companies, i.e. Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, etc., of investing in loyalty programs such as club cards. Literature is reviewed on the UK food retail sector, its marketing and promotional activities, the theory of consumer behaviour, the strategies of customer relationship management (CRM), etc. A study is conducted to analyse the impact of loyalty programmes on consumer perceptions and, ultimately, on the business performance of food retail outlets. The methods of the research are based on secondary and primary data collected through interviews to determine the impact of loyalty programs on the consumers' perceptions and analyse the attitudes of consumers toward food retail brands. Conclusions are made about the economic and consumer value of loyalty cards.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Food Retail, Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Loyalty programme, club card, cu,
C/B/1078. Food Security in UK
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- 800
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issue of food security in the UK identifying the reasons for concern, describing the environmental trends of recent decades, and discussing the challenges of maintaining a steady and sufficient supply of food for British citizens.
KEYWORDS: Food security, UK,
C/M/720. Proposal. How does a loyalty programme impact on the consumer perceptions and attitude towards food retail brands?
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- 3600
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper offers a research proposal into the impact of loyalty programs (e.g. club cards) on brand perceptions and attitudes of customers towards food retail brands (e.g. supermarkets). The paper discusses the background and rationale of the project, presents the aims and objectives, suggests a possible literature review, and outlines the research methods, the project timetable and resources.
KEYWORDS: Marketing, brand, loyalty programs, club cards, supermarkets,
C/M/851. Proposal. Factors affecting fruits and vegetable consumption in UK
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- 6000
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 69.99 GBP
The paper is a research proposal for a study of factors behind the food choices with regard to fruits and vegetables among British consumers. The aims and objectives of the study are outlined, the research methods are described, related literature is reviewed, data collection and analysis techniques are described.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, fruit, vegetable, consumption,
S/B/411. Supermarket environment
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the UK grocery market analysing it within the framework of the PEST model, and applying the theories of retailing and competitive advantage to the case of supermarkets. Types of supermarkets are identified, the importance of external and internal supermarket environment is analysed.
KEYWORDS: Supermarket, retailing, competitive advantage, PEST,
C/M/1118. Proposal. Influence of brand loyalty in comparison to price in supermarket industry
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the debate on brand loyalty versus price in the supermarket industry providing justification for relevancy of the topic, critically reviewing related literature, and evaluated theoretical assumptions with primary and secondary research. Ethical implications of conducting such research are explored.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Supermarket industry, brand loyalty, price elasticity, research methods,
C/B/579. Supermarket Industry Analysis
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- 1300
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 19.99 GBP
This report has been divided into three parts, first part deals with macro environment indicators with the help of PESTEL analysis, second part deals with competitive landscape of the industry with the help of Porter's Five Forces Analysis, while the third parts concludes with the help of illustrations to show the effect of the discussed forces on the demand and supply curves of the industry.
KEYWORDS: PESTEL, Porters Five Forces, Strategy, Supermarkets, Industry Analysis, Supply Chain,
C/B/751. Dissertation. Supermarket Environment: crisis in Iceland
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- 11000
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 119.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the organizational crisis faced by Iceland after 2001 focusing on its internal and external causes. The research is based exclusively on secondary sources highlighting how Iceland faced organizational failure as a result of its inability to cope with the changes in the supermarket retailing environment, which were both considerable and complex.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, crisis supermarket, Iceland relationship marketing customer loyalty,
C/B/788. Investing in Supermarket Industry: Aldi as acquisition target
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- 3200
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the suitability of retail supermarket industry for private equity investment considering the discount grocery chain Aldi as an acquisition. Strategic analysis is conducted including the analysis of the key success factors in the industry (PESTEL), competitive analysis (Porter's Five Forces), and the company analysis (SWOT). Strategic options for the company's further development are outlined suggesting recommendations for the company's management.
KEYWORDS: Aldi, Supermarket, acquisition, Strategic Management, Industry Analysis, Supply Chain,
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