Retail In International Business

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Retail In International Business

• Mariana Eleta
• Angie Lenhardt
• Mindy Ma
• Erin Stamm

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Retail In International Business

• Auto Retail
• Cosmetics
• Clothing
• Wal-Mart

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Automobile Retailing

• 5 Major Carmakers Worldwide
• General Motors
• Ford
• Daimler Chrysler
• Toyota
• Volkswagen

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Automobile Retailing

• The auto industry accounts for nearly 1/3 (3.3
  trillion) of retail sales.
• Car manufactures continue to add brands, as well
  as service products to cushion the industry
  during economic downtimes.
• Auto retailers are also using insurance finance
  services to increase profits.

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Automobile Retailing

• General Motors is the largest car manufacturer
  worldwide producing more than 8 million vehicles
  per year.
• They have manufacturing operations in 32
  countries.
• Their vehicles are sold in more than 190
  countries.
• In Australia, GM manufacturers under the brand
  name Holden.
• In China, GM has a 50/50 joint venture automobile
  company known as Shanghai GM.

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Automobile Retailing

• Toyota is the only company that relies on a
  global brand name.
• They are the most successful exporters of cars
  worldwide.
• They manufacture 9 models in the U.S.
• The first Toyota owned plant was opened in North
  America in 1986.

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Retail Wal-Mart

• Wal-Mart is the worlds 1 retailer.
• As of March 31, 2004, Wal-Mart has 1,448 stores,
  1,506 Super-centers, 538 SAMs Clubs, and 67
  neighborhood markets in the country.
• Internationally, the company operates units in
  Argentina.
• Wal-Mart International has enjoyed rapid growth
  and consumer acceptance since it first opened is
  1st store just over 10 years ago.

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Retail Wal-Mart

• Wal-Mart became an international company in 1991
  when a Sams Club opened near Mexico City.
• In 1993, Wal-Mart international was created to
  oversee the growing opportunities for the company
  worldwide.
• Wal-Mart employs over 303,000 associates outside
  of the United States.

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Retail Wal-Mart

• Wal-Mart currently operates stores in the
  following regions
• - Argentina
• - Brazil
• - Canada
• - China
• - Germany
• - Korea
• - Mexico
• - Puerto Rico
• - United Kingdom

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Retail Wal-Mart

• Despite obvious cultural and business challenges,
  Wal-Mart international has experienced success
  because of its ability to transport the companys
  unique cultural and effective retailing to each
  new country.
• Wal-Mart International makes a concerned effort
  to become involved in the local community and to
  adapt to local cultures.

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Clothing The Gap

• As of May 2001, The Gap Inc. operated 3,676
  stores in the Unites States, Canada, the United
  Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan.
• The Gap was founded in 1969 in San Francisco and
  was originally known for turning classic clothing
  into must have fashion.
• In 2002, The Gaps company net sales totaled more
  than 13.67 billion (includes GAP, Banana
  Republic, and Old Navy.

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Clothing The Gap

• The Gap was founded in 1969 by real estate
  developer, Don Fisher and his wife, Doris.
• After exchanging a pair of jeans sent Don into a
  frenzy of frustration he opened the first Gap
  store with only a few employees.

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Clothing The Gap

• The Gap began to carve itself a niche selling
  classically styled, high quality, casual clothes
  that everyone could afford.
• In 1994 the company launched its fastest growing
  chain Old Navy, after acquiring the Banana
  Republic Chain.
• The company now employs over 140,000 people
  worldwide is its stores worldwide.

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Clothing The Gap

• Gap wants to help stop others gaps in the world.
• In 1977, the company established the Gap
  Foundation to fund international community
  programs such as building schools for homeless
  children.

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Cosmetics Retail

• LOreal is a cosmetic company based out of France
  whose success is built on a strong foundation.
• LOreal is the worlds largest cosmetic company
  producing makeup, perfume, and hair and skin
  products for men and women.
• About half of LOreals 15 million is sales is
  generated outside its home country of Europe.

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Cosmetics Retail

• Unilever is a cosmetic company based in the
  Netherlands.
• They sell products such as Dove soap and Suave
  shampoo, as well as several others.
• Unilever is in direct competition with American
  companies such a Proctor and Gamble.
• In 2003, the net sales were 53 million worldwide.

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Cosmetics Retail

• Revlon, based out of New York City, sells its
  products all around the world.
• Revlon is a world leader in cosmetics, skin care,
  fragrance and personal care and is a leading mass
  market cosmetics brand.
• Their global brand name recognition, product
  quality and marketing experience enabled them to
  create one of the strongest consumer brand
  franchises in the world, with products sold in
  approximately 175 countries.

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Cosmetics Retail

• Avon is currently selling is products in more
  than 100 countries around the world.
• Avons goal include the following
• - To be the global beauty leader
• - To be the womens choice for buying
• - To be the premier direct seller
• - To be the best place to work
• - To be the largest womens foundation
• - To be the most admired company