Walmart
Outlook
- Capitalizing on Strengths
- 298 Yen Bento
Discussion
- How did the entry of Walmart into the Japanese retail sector benefit that sector? Who lost in result to Walmart's entry?
- Why has it been so hard for Walmart to make a profit in Japan? What might the company of done differently?
Difficulties
Recommendations
Seiyu
- Utilizing Foreign Direct Investment
Japanese Profile
Us Walmart Profile
Work Cited
Business in Japan
- http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10000872396390443589304577635683490334436
- http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10000872396390443589304577635683490334436
- http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-11-15/japans-pain-is-wal-marts-gain
- http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/consumer_and_retail/the_new_japanese_consumer
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Recent Change in Perspective
Summary of the Case
- Japan as a tough foreign market to enter
- Walmart struggles with entering the market
Walmart in Japan
BY: Sommer Adams
Shannon Hearne