Political:
According to University of St. Gallen's case study, Tesco began its expansion to international markets in 1990s by buying into successful companies in the emerging economies. These included : Hungary, the Check Republic and South Korea. Since the expansion strategy succeeded, the company was looking for more opportunities for international enlargement. This opportunities have been presented in light of relatively recent political events.
First of all, encouragement of free trading blocks. As stated by Lynch (2003) government is highly interested in promotion of easier trade in order to benefit from globalization. So the expansion of European Union presented many opportunities for Tesco's international plans. A good example would be the acceptance of 10 new countries of Western and Eastern Europe in 2004 (BBC,2009). This allowed easier access to new markets with relatively law competition and high growth potential which is exactly what the company was looking for in foreign markets.
Another opportunity was seized in 2009, where Tesco have signed several joint venture accords with Chinese companies, thus making a move to enter a market with 1.4 billion people, which makes it the worlds largest consumer market (BBC,2013). This became possible as the result of China joining WTO in 2001, which opened the market for Western companies by removing the trade barriers.
Economic:
Economic factors are crucial to Tesco since they are directly related to profits, costs, prices and demand. One of such factors is unemployment rates. Following the economic downturn the percentage of unemployed people have grown rapidly in the UK as well as all over the world. The figures for the UK are illustrated on a graph below.
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...nt and consumers to be more environmentally friendly. People of the Information Age are more aware of ethical and environmental problems that can be caused by companies practices. Therefore, being “green” is an important requirement for a lot of Tescos customers.
Tesco have been promoting it's image of corporate social responsibility through various schemes. First of all, introduction of Green clubcard points, where customers are awarded with additional points when recycling cans, mobile phones and ordering bagless deliveries as well as just reusing their old bags at the store (Tesco,2010)
Secondly, the company have introduced Greener Living Scheme which offers customers advise on how to be more environmentally friendly. (Yuthas, 2009)
Lastly, Tesco have recently adopted putting carbon footprint data on its dairy products, orange juice and potatoes. (Wood, 2009)
Online Stores Tesco wants go into other markets because they would be bringing in more customers, which are going to increase profit. They also have another aim which is to expand internationally because they already operate within the Europe. They have to set themselves new aims and objectives that are harder to achieve as it’s the expanding further.
Tesco PLC's Expansion in North Bracknell Introduction: Tesco PLC is an international supermarket not only selling high quality goods but has now also become one of the biggest job markets. As well as this Tesco has been running sub-projects to increase the level of customer care. [IMAGE] Tesco's main aims are shown by the steering wheel provided by their website (www.tesco.com). Tesco want to have good quality for value to earn their customers loyalty while still making a profit. I will be investigating the Tesco Superstore, petrol station, pharmacy and coffee shop in North Bracknell (Warfield).
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Mark and Spencer International retail and franchise businesses have operated 125 franchise stores in 26 countries. The turnover in Europe was increased this year 2000 2001compared to last year 1999/2000. The turn over in North America (exc. Canada) has also increased compared to last year. In the Far East sales had also increased by approximately 4% to 110.1 million compared from last 105.9 million. So marks and Spencer business internationally is very successful compared to its UK retail business....
In terms of strengths, TESCO has a very strong market position, holding more than 28% of the market shares in the grocer sector (Market Watch, 2016). This, in combination with the variety of store front styles that the brand is using, places them in good stead to continue to capture a large percentage of the total revenue in their market. In contrast, however, ASDA is offering a more diversified total line of products, or market offerings, which means that they are not only competing in the grocery niche but other niches as well. However, they are seen as a big-box store, and their failure to provide other store front styles is a major weakness, as big box stores are generally faltering across the UK in favor of stores with a more home-town feel (Hayward, 2015).
The economic factors are likely to affect demand, prices, costs and profit and this is a main concern for Tesco. Unemployment is the most influential on the demand. This
This is set to be able to gain more knowledge where the products are sourced they achieved this by working alongside suppliers like Heinz and Kellogg’s to gain the best quality products. Thirdly their goal of being able to respect the environment was set so that they would be able to reduce waste caused by Sainsbury’s they achieve this by producing more eco-friendly types of products like for example their own environmentally friendly brand of nappies. Also, another goal set is to be able to be a positive influence on the area/ community
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Tesco’s aims are to maximize their profits as much as they can and increase their market share all whilst gaining their customers
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To help further explain these misleading claims, a well recognized company by the media is called Terrachoice. “The Terrachoice Environment Marketing Consulting practice converts knowledge of markets, science and marketing into winning, client-centered solutions to help sustainability leaders deliver results” (“The "six sins," 2007). Terrachoice has conducted a study of the “Environmental Claims in North American Consumer Markets” and found shocking results that made them want to give warning to potential consumers about the ‘six sins of greenwashing. The Terrachoice Company was designed to improve the communication between the purchasers and consumers, helping to enhance, strengthen, and prove market relationship.
The recession had massively affected Tesco, because of the recession people had less money to spend on their shopping therefore they were spending less of their money at Tesco which lead to a decrease in sales which would mean that Tesco were getting less profit month by month as people were losing more jobs and were having even lower income. Supermarkets had to raise the prices of their products including Tesco, because of this increase in pricing people could afford less.
In conclusion, going green in the workplace is catchy new trend. Choosing to go verdant can be a grueling task and one that is confronted with some unique pros and cons. Although making green choices come at a slightly higher price, the rewards that are earned more than cover these costs. When a company chooses wisely going green can not only help the environment, and reduce the carbon foot-print the company makes but it can also prove to be a very smart business decision that can be financially gratifying.
From last few years there are plenty of good companies telling their environmental stories to the world and even some who are not but should be. Some do it well; others do not know where to begin or how to go about it. There are a few tips on what to look for by a customer who does not get greenwashed.