Penske Automotive Group (PAG) operates numerous car dealership domestically and internationally. They generate 32% of their total revenue in UK markets and additional 8% in other international markets such as New Zealand and Australia, with the rest in North America. However, the interesting part is their revenue mix and profitability is from more than just […]
In April 2019, Lululemon created a five-year plan to quadruple their international sales by 2023. Their strategy was t0 open 30 of their 45-50 new stores in Europe and Asia. They also want to host local events and have customizable e-commerce sites for each country to gain market share. Since Lululemon has a younger audience […]
Netflix doubles down on Asia
Netflix gained 9.3 million subscribers in the Asia Pacific in 2020, 65% more than in 2019. Revenue increased 62% compared to 40% in other regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Netflix planned to double its budget for original content in the area, hoping to gain more new customers in India, South Korea, and […]
There are many factors contributing to spiking gas prices, which are currently being triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A week after the invasion began, U.S. has prices rose to an average not seen since 2005. As of March 19, the national average gas price was $4.26 a gallon, leading drivers all around the nation […]
Hi everyone, it’s S here. I have some exciting news to share! I recently started planning a trip to Spain and Portugal. I have never been outside of the United States before, so this will be a totally new experience for me. Since I have never traveled before, I am curious to learn about how […]
Cost, Competition, or Value?
By: Bianca and Mimi While it can be tricky for some businesses to determine what kind of pricing strategy will work best for them, there are plenty of options to choose from. Pricing strategies normally fall into three groups, which are based on cost, competition, and value. It is important for a firm to evaluate […]
TikTok’s Neutral Stance
TikTok is one of the world’s largest social media platforms and continues to grow daily. The platform has an average of 650,000 new users every day which is equivalent to 8 new users every second. TikTok is also a global company but is also banned in some countries like India and most recently has banned […]
Stoli Vodka Rebrand
Stolichnaya vodka has announced their major rebrand in direct response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Solichnaya was originally marketed as Russian, however, the invasions have made retailers worldwide pull Russian products from their shelves to support the Ukrainian people. For example, Total Wine stores removed all the Russia-made products from their shelves and included […]