7-Eleven is a staple in the everyday life for some. A convenience store can supply beers, food, stationery for some in the U.S. but it is unlikely that a patron would really enjoy the hot dog. In Japan, we see a huge difference in how 7-Eleven approaches satisfying customers. The food ranges from corn dogs […]
When expanding internationally, companies have to fully consider the different cultural consumer behavior that exists in different countries. Companies often choose countries that are similar culturally so that they don’t have to make drastic changes to their strategy or operations. In this case, Target figured that expanding from the United States to Canada would be […]
Solo Branding can best be explained by a parent company launching stand-alone individual brands. For example, Procter and Gamble (P&G) brands like Pampers, Tide, and Gillette are all stand-alone brands. Rather than branding Tide as “Tide by Procter and Gamble,” P&G strategically allows each brand to have its own identity. Simply put, Tide is Tide […]
So much for hyping up the legendary brand that has been absent for two decades. Reviving a legendary brand is no easy task, even for big name automakers like Toyota. In the 2010’s, Toyota shocked the automotive world when it announced the return of the Supra name, then it subsequently showed off its concept car […]
Nike, Inc., was founded in 1964 under the name Blue Ribbon Sports and officially became Nike in 1971. It is a sportswear company that started with footwear but has since become the largest sportswear company in the world with products ranging from shoes and clothing to smart devices. It now has more than 700 plants […]