[DOWNLOAD] "Sports De France, S.A (Case Study)" by Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies " Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Sports De France, S.A (Case Study)
- Author : Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies
- Release Date : January 01, 2004
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 246 KB
Description
CASE OVERVIEW This case poses a dilemma faced by mature retail chains: how can the company continue to increase revenues when it can no longer grow (for environmental, financial, and/or legal reasons) by inserting clones of existing stores into new markets? The case begins by indicating that Sports de France, a major sporting goods retailer with outlets throughout suburban Europe, has decided to terminate its unsuccessful 10 year initiative to increase revenues and profits by introducing retail sporting goods shops in city centres in France. At the last minute, however, the experienced manager assigned to terminate the initiative finds reasons to believe that adoption of a new retail strategy for the city centre shops could save the project. The challenge for students is to develop a new and profitable retail strategy. The case is based on discussions conducted by the authors in France. The case is appropriate for undergraduates as well as students in MBA and Executive Development programs. It is designed to be taught in a 1.5 hour long class session, and is likely to require a couple of hours of preparation by students.