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Let us move beyond word battles and separatism: strategies and concerns regarding universal design in Sweden
Erdtman, Emil; Rassmus-Gröhn, Kirsten; Hedvall, Per-Olof - In: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal 41 (2022) 9, pp. 15-29
personas and scenarios) with 14 practitioners of inclusion and accessibility from academia, civil society, business and the … considered openness to the diversity of human conditions and situations combined with individualization capacity including … Swedish practitioners of inclusion and accessibility. It elucidates dissonances between experiences and ideals, standardized …
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Purple hiring: a revolution in workplace inclusivity: how industries are embracing persons with disabilities (PWD) through innovative practices?
Shenoy, Veena - In: Strategic HR Review 22 (2023) 6, pp. 216-218
integration, flexible work arrangements, mentorship and peer support, accessibility audits and design thinking, inclusive … leadership training, diversity and inclusion committees, collaborative partnerships, recognition and awards and continuous …
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Power and control in international retail franchising
Doherty, Anne Marie; Alexander, Nicholas - In: European Journal of Marketing 40 (2006) 11/12, pp. 1292-1316
Purpose – As international retailers continue to employ franchising as a major method of market entry, the control of these international retail franchise networks becomes of significant importance. The aim of this paper is to examine the methods by which UK‐based international fashion...
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Wal‐Mart in Europe: prospects for Germany, the UK and France
Fernie, John; Arnold, Stephen J. - In: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 30 (2002) 2, pp. 92-102
Wal‐Mart is the world’s largest retailer with ambitious plans to increase its international sales. Europe is a logical target for Wal‐Mart to consolidate and build upon acquisitions in Germany and the UK. This paper assesses the opportunities for Wal‐Mart in these markets and in France,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014803007
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International retail divestment
Alexander, Nicholas; Quinn, Barry - In: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 30 (2002) 2, pp. 112-125
developments within retailing have tended to focus on those organisations that have sustained international development rather than …
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Product and brand
Wigley, Stephen M.; Moore, Christopher M.; Birtwistle, Grete - In: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 33 (2005) 7, pp. 531-544
Purpose – To explore the factors crucial to international fashion retailer success and evaluate how internationalisation could be controlled efficiently by a firm. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopts a qualitative approach in the form of case studies of two international fashion...
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Retail internationalisation: Marks and Spencer in Hong Kong
Jackson, Paul; Sparks, Leigh - In: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 33 (2005) 10, pp. 766-783
Purpose – A case study of Marks and Spencer (M&S) in Hong Kong is used to explore aspects of the retail internationalisation process. Design/methodology/approach – The case study is developed from four main sources. First, national and trade press commentary on M&S's internationalisation....
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The role of branded retail in manufacturers' international strategy
Ilonen, Laura; Wren, Jody; Gabrielsson, Mika; … - In: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 39 (2011) 6, pp. 414-433
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to clarify the different roles and implications of a manufacturer's branded retail operations on its international strategy. The roles are analyzed through two dimensions, brand strength and the role of branded retail as a sales channel....
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DIXONS AND LAURA ASHLEY: DIFFERENT ROUTES TO INTERNATIONAL GROWTH
Treadgold, Alan - In: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 19 (1991) 4
The continued poor performance of many retailers trading internationally suggests that effectively managing international operations continues to be a source of great difficulty. This paper presents short case studies of the ways in which two leading UK retailers – Dixons and Laura Ashley –...
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DIFFERENTIAL FIRM ADVANTAGES AND RETAILER INTERNATIONALISATION
Williams, David E. - In: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 19 (1991) 4
differentiation of international retail operations. The ature and attributes of DFAs, with specific reference to retailing, are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014803675