Category Archives: Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional

This sub-category encompasses retail institutions by ownership type, retail institutions by store-based strategy mix, and Web, nonstore-based, and other nontraditional forms of retailing.

Coach Wins Damages Against Online Counterfeiters

Manufacturers and legitimate retailers are typically very diligent in protecting their rights to their brands, logos, designs, etc. The illegal counterfeiting business has become a multi-billion enterprise around the world. Many legitimate firms have sued to protect their rights. Coach — … Continue reading

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Ikea’s Optimistic Look at the Future

Ikea, the global, Swedish-based furniture and accessories chain, is nothing if not ambitious — even in this tough worldwide economy. According to Anna Molin, writing for the Wall Street Journal: “Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant, expects to increase revenue as … Continue reading

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The Container Store: From Start-Up to Industry Leader

As MSNBC reports: “The Container Store opened its doors in 1978 filled with products like colorful milk crates, straw baskets, and other organizational items. Since then, the company has opened locations from coast to coast. We sat down with co-founder … Continue reading

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