This case deals with different approaches people took to develop super market chains in India. With the first approach occurring with Wal-Mart and Bharti, where Wal-Mart would operate the behind the scenes while Bharti would operate the front end. They decided to work on establishing a supply chain rather than rapid expansion. The next approach was taken by Reliance. Reliance started developing a retail chain that would include two formats and getting products from local farmers. Tata and Tesco went a different direction and went into the business-to-business market. This partnership had an understanding in the Indian market and global retail experience on their side.
Establishing food retailing in India comes with complications, some of these are due to politics and some are cultural. The first issue that most of the Indian community prefers to purchase their goods from local markets and farmers as opposed to large supermarkets. The articles mentioned that openings of
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There are many laws put in place that restrict the amount of trade retailers can bring into India. These restrictions make it difficult for international brands and have been the downfall of companies like Wal-Mart in India. The supermarkets that have the most success have been local Indian retailers that primarily focus on providing locally grown food.
The ending of the last problem is large enough to be a concern on its own. India has a very strong culture, and most of the communities prefer to eat fresh food. Supermarkets strive on processed foods with long shelf lives, which has a low market demand in countries, such as India. This being the reason that the only retailers that have shown success are ones that are essentially large “farmer markets”. By appealing to the cultural demand of providing fresh fruits and vegetables, these companies are the only large retailers profiting in
RNRA Team, “Supermarkets, Fresh Produce and New Commodity Chains: What Future for the Small Producer?” Hot Topics: February, 2004.
This is due to the symbiotic relationship Walmart has to its consumers, they are able to offer lower prices in more locations and consumers desire affordability and proximity. Despite the obvious domination of the economy by Walmart, less conventional producers and consumers are present and on the rise. Local rather than global and small rather than large, the increase of these less conventional manners of production can be seen in the increase abundance of farmers’ markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and community gardens. Farmers’ markets are common areas where farmers meet on a regular basis and sell various fresh produce directly to the consumers. The number of farmer’s markets between 1994 and 2014 has increased from around 2,000 to 8,000 (ers.usda,gov). Farmer’s offer an aesthetic that Walmart cannot provide—the opportunity to be personable. The consumer is able to see who grew the food, ask how it was grown, and will not be dazzled by fancy packaging or
America 's grocery industry is a big business. It is so big in fact, that a few major corporations dominate it. For example Walmart 's grocery business in the US accounts for approximately 56% of the company 's sales. This is the equivalent of $188B per year. It 's nearest competitor, Kroger 's total sales volume for 2014 was less than one third that of Walmart. (Soni, par. 1) Another
Although supermarkets are not necessarily obligated to do this, they could reorganize their products in-store so the priority of the shopper is placed higher than the company’s profits. Thus, customers would be more likely to purchase the products they originally intended to. Also, if supermarkets would discount and sell healthier products the way they do unhealthy products, customers would potentially eat better and stay healthier. This would also cause consumers to possibly be more satisfied with their shopping experience. In addition to this solution, if supermarkets were unwilling to change their stores to reflect this solution, the consumer could also shop online for some of the products they typically purchase from supermarkets. This way the customers are more likely to see what they need, as they could possibly save their items for repurchase later. Lastly, “If you find yourself in the supermarket buying on impulse and not minding a bit, you are behaving exactly the way the store managers want you to (Nestle). To match this, instead of aimlessly wandering through your supermarket like the store managers wish for you to do, you should rather make a list prior to your visit. You should purposefully walk through the store with the confidence you will only purchase what you had written on your list. Nestle states “research says that about 70 percent of shoppers bring lists into supermarkets, but only about 10
The Australian Supermarket and Grocery stores Industry is an $88.1 billion per annum industry, with a steady annual growth it seems very lucrative to foreign investors and other companies of the same industry but the harsh reality is the industry is not very welcoming. Giant TMC Berhad which has a huge market share in various countries but in this competitive Australian segment it will be very difficult for them to enter and sustain. The Industry is a Red Ocean Market, entailing that it’s a fiercely competitive market. The top 4 companies in this industry cover over 90% of the market share (IBIS 2016)
In keeping with the information presented above, the threat of substitution is very high as well. Although other analysts have not seen this to be a relevant concern, the manner by which high competition and the threat of new entry exists within the grocery business demands that the strategist consider this as an existential threat. As long as the organic and whole food market is lucrative to producers and grocers, this will remain the highest threat the Whole Foods must face..
Patel, Raj (2007). Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World’s Food system. Toronto: Harper Perennial. (Chapter Five: The Customer is our Enemy: A Brief Introduction to food System Business, pp. 99-118).
The implications of the consolidation of global food systems can be linked to the rapid growth and concentration of supermarkets. As described by the Food and Agriculture Organization, the increasing dominance of super¬markets has yielded greater consumer choice, more convenience, lower prices, higher food quality and safety for urban consumers. It has also led to consolidated supply chains in which buyers for a handful of giant food processors and retailers wield increasing power to set standards and prices. These changes have massive implications for the food security and nutritional well-being of people at both ends of the global food system. From farmers who must adapt to the requirements and standards of changing markets as set by food conglomerates to urban consumers who depend increasingly on processed foods and meals purchased from street vendors and fast food restaurants, no one is unaffected by the nature and consolidation of global food
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the significant players in retail businesses are Big bazaar, The Tata Groups (Croma), Vishal Retail Group, Reliance Retail, Kirana stores &sabka Bazaar and so
Introduction India is the world’s second most populated country with over 1.2 billion people. Since its independence from British rule in 1947, the country has been more or less a stable democracy. Until 1991, Indian governments imposed economic austerity and its markets were comparatively closed to the world. Economic reforms in 1991 brought about a change which made India an attractive and huge market for multinational corporations from all over the world (Joshi 8). Retail industry within a globalized world is one of the most thriving and profitable sectors.
However a continuous rise in globalisation could be presented as a challenge for Sainsbury’s. One of the biggest economic factors is the rising costs of fuel which will impact right through the supply chain of Sainsbury’s leading to increase of its products. Social factors to consider due to increase in trend in healthy foods, so for Sainsbury’s to keep up with trends, it would be something to consider. The use of technology for great retailers such as Sainsbury’s is an important factor, persistent upgrading of technologies such as self-checkouts, computerised stock control etc., means less room for human errors. Concerning environmental, reducing carbon footprint is emphasised to big companies. “Companies like Sainsbury’s can contribute a lot of impact on the environment. To do this Sainsbury’s would have to put in more towards the green issue” (UK Essay 2014) Legally, Sainsbury’s would have to make sure to follow policies concerning label and packaging which could be an added financial load to Sainsbury’s. Sainsbury’s should act on its threats, to achieve its goals and
Although the increased movement by consumers and grocers is to “buy local,” the food supply chain is becoming progressively mor...
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The problem in the foodservice sector is related to the low income of their workers. Affecting mainly the lifestyle of those who make up this system. In the United States, there are 12 million workers in