Chinaâs automotive odyssey: From joint ventures to global EV dominance Â
How has Chinaâs automotive sector made the journey to where it is today? What has driven this focus and dynamic growth and what are its prospects? ...
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Nike dominates Chinese apparel market for now, but âGuochaoâ is changing the game
IMD research places world leader Nike ahead of local rivals, but its podium position is under threat as local sentiment and quality products build a growing loyalty for national apparel brands....
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How one Ukrainian business leader took a risk that paid off
When Russia invaded Ukraine in late February 2022, Taras Panasenko (IMD EMBA 2023), CEO and co-founder of dollar store chain Avrora, was plunged into crisis mode. Then he decided to expand his...
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Rakuten's CEO has repeatedly proven doubters wrong â and he's at it again
22 February 2023 in Retail & Consumer Goods ⢠9 min read ⢠
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Mickey Mikitani tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he has grown Rakuten from an e-commerce startup into an ecosystem spanning internet services, fintech, and mobile. ...
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To shape your future, own your history
20 February 2023 ⢠by Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff in Retail & Consumer Goods ⢠11 min read
After the controversy surrounding rap star Yeâs anti-Semitic comments, the sportswear giant adidas found itself under the spotlight for historical links to the Nazi regime. Lindsay Krasnoff explains how a legacy company...
Why digital transformation and sustainable fashion are a perfect fit
19 January 2022 ⢠by Janice Wang in Retail & Consumer Goods ⢠9 min read
From its base in Hong Kong, Alvanon has come to dominate the worldâs physical and digital mannequin industry. Its goal now, says CEO Janice Wang, is developing technologies that will make the...
Chinaâs leveraging of technology to reinvent retail can serve as inspiration for other Asian markets
By putting the consumerâs needs at the center, Chinaâs retail companies have rethought the value chain and reinvent the retail model, delivering a greater and more relevant retail experience to consumers, argued...
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Three steps to execute an augmented retail strategy in the luxury goods industry
Distribution changes are calling for luxury brands to become more comfortable with digital. However, physical distribution remains relevant, so the focus should be on connecting customersâ online and offline journeys to help...
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