Tag Archives: China

Toys “R: Us: Expanding in China

U.S.-based Toys “R” Us has been active globally for decades. It currently has stores in about 35 countries and jurisdictions. Now, it has decided to make a bigger push in China, the world’s largest country. As Laurie Burkitt and Ann Zimmerman … Continue reading

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Home Depot Learns the Hard Way: Chinese Not Do-It-Yourselfers

For decades, Atlanta-based Home Depot has focused on do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) — customers who buy products and then install them or set them up themselves. But in China, Home Depot has found that customers are not that interested in being DYIers. So, … Continue reading

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Super 8 Hotels Expanding in China with Business Intelligence Support

Super 8 is a global discount-oriented hotel chain. In recent years, it has been rapidly expanding its worldwide efforts, especially in China. According to Microsoft Case Studies: “As one of the largest operators of budget hotels in the world, Super … Continue reading

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