...Ontario M5B1M4 Dear Professor: I am happy to show you my research project on the topic “ Prospects of Canadian Trade and Investment with the Next Eleven”. In the research I have shown that the economic growth of the N-11 countries is likely to increase on a large scale in the years to come. Most of the major countries of the world are focusing on investing in BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) but they are least concerned in investing with the N-11. In my research i have shown that investing in N-11 can prove out to be very profitable. I have particularly focused the trade and investment relationship between Canada and one of the Next Eleven countries that is Vietnam. In my research you can see the raw and products that Canada is exporting to Vietnam. The GDP of Vietnam is increasing rapidly year by year. Canada export business with Vietnam is rising up as the time is passing by. Canada is exporting the products that Vietnam needs. I have attached my research project paper along with this cover letter. I hope that my project will provide some value and knowledge about the subject though it being my first research project. Thanking You Yours sincerely Canada Exporting and Investing in N-11 (Vietnam) Abstract: - In this research project, I would like to show how Canada is investing in the Next Eleven countries particularly Vietnam. There are many sectors in which Canada is investing in these countries. Some of the major sectors in which Canada is investing...
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...1 i CASE STUDY ~ SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO. Established in 1973, Seven-Eleven Japan set up its first store in Koto-ku, Tokyo, in May 1974. The company was first listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in October 1979. In 2004 it was owned by the Ito-Yokado group, which also managed a chain of supermarkets in Japan and owned a majority share in Southland, the company managing SevenEleven in the United States. Seven-Eleven Japan realized a phenomenal growth between the years of 1985 and 2003. During that period, the number of stores increased from 2,299 to 10,303; annual sales increased from 386 billion to 2,343 billion yen; and net income increased from 9 billion to 91.5 billion yen. Additionally, the company's return on equity (ROE) averaged around 14 percent between 2000 and 2004. In 2004, Seven-Eleven Japan represented Japan's largest retailer in terms of operating income and number of stores. Customer visits to Seven-Eleven outlets totaled 3.6 billion that year, averaging almost 30 visits to a SevenEleven annually for every person in Japan. COMPANY HISTORY AND PROFILE Both Ito-Yokado and Seven-Eleven Japan were founded by Masatoshi Ito. He started his retail empire after World . War II, when he joined his mother and elder brother and began to work in a small clothing store in Tokyo. By 1960 he was in sole control, and the single store had grown into a $3 million company. After a trip to the United States in 1961, Ito became convinced that superstores...
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...Seven-Eleven Japan1 Established in 1973, Seven-Eleven Japan set up its first store in Koto-ku, Tokyo, in May 1974. The company was first listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in October 1979. In 2004 it was owned by the Ito-Yokado group, which also managed a chain of supermarkets in Japan and owned a majority share in Southland, the company managing 7-Eleven in the United States. On September 1, 2005, Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd., was established as the holding company for Seven-Eleven Japan, Ito-Yokado, and Denny’s Japan. Seven-Eleven Japan realized a phenomenal growth between the years of 1985 and 2007. During that period, the number of stores increased from 2,299 to 12,034, annual sales increased from 386 billion to 2,574 billion yen; and net income increased from 9 billion to 91.5 billion yen. Additionally, the company’s return on equity (ROE) averaged around 14 percent between 2000 and 2004. In 2004, Seven-Eleven Japan represented Japan’s largest retailer in terms of operating income and number of stores. Customer visits to Seven-Eleven outlets totaled 4.1 billion in 2007, averaging almost 35 visits to a Seven-Eleven annually for every person in Japan. Company History and Profile Both Ito-Yokado and Seven-Eleven Japan were founded by Masatoshi Ito. He started his retail empire after World War II, when he joined his mother and elder brother and began to work in a small clothing store in Tokyo. By 1960 he was in sole control, and the single store had grown into a $3 million company...
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...The Analysis of Strategy Planning in Facilitating Intelligent Shop (I-shop) through Innovative Information Communication Technology Applications Paul T.Y. Tseng, Department of MIS, Tatung University, Taiwan Chen-Yen Yao, Technology and innovation Management, National Chengchi University, Taiwan ABSTRACT This research discusses the strategy of Information Communication Technology (ICT) innovation that applies to traditional convenient store and commercial presence for value creation and business model transformation in experienced economy era. This study aims to promote the ICT facilitating the sales of retail service industries and physical stores. Adopting the information technology in the shop and store where the end users do the physical trade. It provides the brand-new consuming experience for consumers, improves consumption quality, and stimulates consumption will and expending of the business. We conduct case study approach to analyze the purpose to implement innovation of intelligence shop and the design of the ICT applications, and how to adopt the ICT in the site of commerce presentation at present. Then sum up the innovative strategy applies the ICT to Intelligent Shop (I-shop).These can help retail business the basic decision of business strategy and business plan to improve the added value and innovation capability in this information age. Keyword: Intelligent Shop, Service Innovation, Information Communication Technology (ICT) INTRODUCTION In the era that the...
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...7 – Eleven | | External analysisTeam members: Number of characters (including spaces, footnotes, end notes and text boxes): _22,999_Signatures of all the participating group/team members:_____________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ____________________________ | | Project no.: 1 Class and group number: Table of Contents Introduction 2 INTRODUCING 7-ELEVEN 3 Marketing mix 3 Product 3 Place 4 Price & Promotion 4 People 4 Process 4 Physical environment 4 Mission 5 Vision 5 Values 5 Objectives 6 Macro environment – PESTLE analysis 6 Political 7 Economical 7 Socio cultural 7 Technological 7 Environmental 8 Legal 8 Porters five forces analysis 8 Competitive analysis 11 Conclusion 12 List of sources: 13 Introduction The retail industry in Denmark had a very good performance in 2012, after continued stagnation over the review period. In general, the retail industry is sensitive to any economic fluctuations and therefore it was very much affected by the financial crisis which occurred 3 years ago. The crisis “shattered consumer confidence dragging out through 2009-2010.” Last year, in 2012, the reduction in unemployment, growth in incomes and prospects of economic recovery all “contributed to growing value sales in the majority of retail channels. “ Despite the growth...
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...President Chain Store Corporation 2011 CSR Report President Chain Store Corporation 2011 CSR Report www.7-11.com.tw 7-ELEVEN 2011 CSR REPORT Content About This Report h i s re p o r t e n c o m p a s s e s t h e v i e w s a n d strategies of President Chain Store Corp. (PCSC) concerning key issues of sustainability in the retail industry and displays our current results and future plans, thereby providing a channel to communicate with our stakeholders. Meanwhile, we view this report as a strategic means of self-review and –assessment so that all results will produce a rolling multiplier effect, gradually achieving the ultimate goal of a happy enterprise and society. The 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) repor t is the first to be issued by the PCSC in accordance with the Global Report Initiative’s thirdgeneration criteria (GRI G3). Its contents are based primarily on data from 2009 to 2010 (from Jan. 1st, 2009 to Dec. 31st, 2010), with B-Level application status and organization boundaries established according to the consolidated-statement principle. The primary scope of the performance presented in the current report is limited to PCSC operations in Taiwan. Data from other subsidiary companies are expected to be included gradually in future reports so as to present more complete information and carry out the verification of report. Content • Reporting Principles The core of this 2011 President Chain Store Corp. CSR report is ”Happiness,” with a...
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...Ocean’s Eleven WHO Ocean and his team | Danny Ocean | Planner of robbing casinos | Rusty Ryan | friend of Ocean, adviser of plan | Frank Catton | a casino worker and con man | Reuben Tishkoff | finance the operation | Livingston Dell | An electronics and surveillance expert | Saul Bloom | An elderly con man | Linus Caldwell | A young and talented pickpocket | Basher Tarr | An explosives expert | Virgil | Mechanics | Turk Malloy | Mechanics | Yen | An accomplished acrobat | Terry Benedict – owns all the three casinos (Bellagio, The Mirage, and the MGM Grand) Tess – Ocean’s ex-wife, Benedict’s girlfriend WHAT Ocean and his team are going to rob the Bellagio, The Mirage, and the MGM Grand casinos which own by Terry Benedict. Where The vault at the Bellagio, where the money of casinos from The Bellagio, The Mirage, and the MGM Grand casinos will end up here. When On a weekend, the money inside the vault at the Bellagio would more than any weekday. Especially on the fight night, the money in will be at least $150 million. So they planned to take action on the fight night. WHY Their motives of robbing the casinos are different among them. It’s included, love, hatred for the owner of casinos, money, boring to their life, off the job for long period. HOW Several of the team members carry out reconnaissance at the Bellagio to learn as much as possible about the security, the routines and behaviors of the casino staff, and the building itself. Others...
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...Franchise Informational Brochure Process and Basic Information Copyright © 7-Eleven Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. This information is not an offer to sell a franchise. An offer can only be made in applicable states with authorized documentation. Our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) will disclose all the material facts about a 7-Eleven franchise. 7-Eleven Inc. One Arts Plaza; 1722 Routh Street, Suite 1000; Dallas, Texas 75201. REVISED 10/12 Table of Contents Introduction Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What is franchising with 7-Eleven all about and how do I get started? 2 Financial Preview of the 7-Eleven Franchise System . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What am I financially responsible for as a Franchisee? Franchisee Qualification Process at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What does the qualification process entail? Franchisee Basic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What are the basic qualifications to become a Franchisee? 7 Franchisee Experience Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What are the basic experience qualifications to become a Franchisee? 8 Franchisee Financial Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 What are the basic financial qualifications to become a Franchisee? Copyright © 7-Eleven Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. This information is not an offer to sell a franchise...
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...In economics, BRIC is a grouping acronym that refers to the countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China, which are all deemed to be at a similar stage of newly advanced economic development. It is typically rendered as "the BRICs" or "the BRIC countries" or "the BRIC economies" or alternatively as the "Big Four". The acronym was coined by Jim O'Neill in a 2001 paper entitled "Building Better Global Economic BRICs".[1][2][3] The acronym has come into widespread use as a symbol of the shift in global economic power away from the developed G7 economies towards the developing world. It is estimated that BRIC economies will overtake G7 economies by 2027.[4] According to a paper published in 2005, Mexico and South Korea were the only other countries comparable to the BRICs, but their economies were excluded initially because they were considered already more developed, as they were already members of the OECD.[5] The same creator of the term "BRICS" coined the term MIKT, that includes Mexico and (South) Korea. Several of the more developed of the N-11 countries, in particular Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia and Nigeria, are seen as the most likely contenders to the BRICs. Some other developing countries that have not yet reached the N-11 economic level, such as South Africa, aspire to BRIC status. Economists at the Reuters 2011 Investment Outlook Summit, held on 6–7 December 2010, dismissed the notion of South Africa joining BRIC.[6] Jim O'Neill told the summit that he was constantly...
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...SWOT OF 7-ELEVEN 7-Eleven is part of an international chain of convenience stores, operating under Seven-Eleven Japan Co. Ltd, which in turn is owned by Seven & I Holdings Co. of Japan. Strengths* Real estate availability* Localized assortment* Convenience* High margins* Franchise model allows for faster expansion* Relatively standardized stores allow for more optimized operations | Weaknesses* High margins/prices* Limited assortment offering* Not perceived as a place to buy a complete meal* Not a first choice destination for shoppers* High turnover of staff | Opportunities* Fresh food offerings* Increase share of meals (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)* Private label development | Threats* C-store competition and other small-box retailers (i.e., Fresh & Easy, Marketside)* QSR or similar companies (quick service restaurants); Starbucks, McDonald's, etc.* Higher shrinkage on fresh food could potentially impact margins | 7-Eleven successful in every countries because the company has earned its name being the largest in dealing with convenience store regarding franchising and licensing. Additionally, the stores of the company are being operated almost in 18 countries and spread is organized according to per capita basis in these countries. The store chains are covering all the leading countries like United States, Japan, Canada, Hongkong, Thailand and Malaysia. Besides that, 7-Eleven provide a complete range of product to the conscious customers facing time constraints...
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...SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO. CASE ANALYSIS What is the future outlook for Seven Eleven Stores in USA? Seven-Eleven is part of an international chain of convenient stores. 7-Eleven, primarily operating as a franchise, is the world's largest operator, franchisor and licensor of convenience stores, with more than 46,000 outlets. The Seven-Eleven business model consists of five key elements: * A differentiated merchandising strategy; * Utilization of 7-Eleven’s retail information system & Managed distribution; * Providing a convenient shopping environment; and * A unique franchise model. Let us have a brief look over 7-Eleven stores in US and Japan: Seven-Eleven Japan: * High density market presence with 50-60 stores supported by distribution centre. * Limited geographical presence * Emphasized regional merchandizing * Processed and fast foods contributed to most of its sales * Products like food and beverages, magazines and consumer items such as soaps and detergents * Services offered like payment of electricity bills, telephone, gas bills, meal delivery services, 7 dream e-commerce, electronic money offering and many * Advanced information technology helped store to analyse store data every day morning and helps in having valuable shelf life * Information system installed in every outlet and linked to HQ, Suppliers and 7-eleven distribution centres. Uses ISDN to collect, process and feedback POS data quickly * Delivery frequency...
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... In regards to pharmaceuticals, they are not as prominently used as they are in the US, however the need for general over-the-counter medications are still there. Products like Paracetamol, Advil and Condoms are commonly bought regularly by the Dutch consumer. Therefore, the general pharmacy needs will be sold alongside general health care products like tooth-paste, deodorant, tooth brushes, shampoo and conditioner etc. This assortment of merchandise meets the needs of the average Dutch consumer on a somewhat daily bases. The combination of food, snacks and general health care is rare to find in the Netherlands, giving us a competitive edge. Dutch people are known to be very simplistic, meaning it is important for the 7-Eleven to be quick, easy and necessary for the locals . Dutch...
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...2013 Ocean’s Eleven Ocean’s Eleven is the classic casino heist movie on which all other robbery movies are put up against. It stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and many other well-known actors. At the beginning of the movie Danny Ocean (George Clooney) is released from prison and starts to plan the big job. With the help of Rusty (Brad Pitt), he and Danny assemble a team of nine more people making the famous eleven. They spend most of the movie preparing for the robbery and coming across small problems leading up to the night of the heist. You find out that Danny is robbing the man who is now dating his ex-wife, Tess (Julia Roberts). During the robbery they use multiple different cons to make there way to the vault. They pull a final trick on the security and prerecord the vault robbery and play it so they can escape safely. Finally, Danny gets Tess back to fulfill the Hollywood version of the movie. I chose this movie because is magnifies many of the economic terms that we have been talking about like opportunity cost and unemployment. It is also one of my favorite because it is the original heist movie, while Ocean’s twelve and thirteen aren’t up to par as the first it is still an amazing trilogy. This movie also has one of my favorite actors, Brad Pitt. I mainly liked him Troy but he still did a great. This is also one of the first movies Matt Damon was in, Matt didn’t have one of the major roles of the film but he was one of the eleven. One economic concept...
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...Abhinay Madidi Patrick Guillaume Hannah Yue Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................. 4 a) Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 4 b) Summary .................................................................................................................................. 5 2. Strategic Focus and Plan ...................................................................................................................... 5 a) Mission Statement .................................................................................................................... 5 b) Goals ….................................................................................................................................... 5 c) Core Competencies and Strategic Advantages ......................................................................... 6 3. Target Market …................................................................................................................................... 6 a) Who is our target market? ….................................................................................................... 6 b) Market Segments …....................................................................................................................
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...The Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats of Allensburg’s Food and Gas Axia College of University of Phoenix Allensburg’s Food and Gas was the business model that was focused on. This model built around a convenient store gas station with a prime location in a growing town. They would offer a variety of products beyond just gasoline such as organic produce and even a deli for customersto get a quick sandwich on the go. The strengths of the business model are many and significant. The biggest strength is that the model of the business and the business itself are well researched and prepared. The manager himself has a history of upward responsibility and knowledge of the business with his employment history. Having this experience with like organizations will provide a good base of knowledge for helping a new business succeed. The model itself seems to be well researched with the demographics of the surrounding area and the location of the next closest gasoline competitor being a solid positive to the business model. The products and services that are being offered are items that are always in demand and the location of the business will serve as positive and possibly a major reason for success. The last strength lies in the niche that this gas station should end up filling. Depending on the hours of operation of the business, and of the competitors around it, the deli attached to the convenient store stands the chance to be a true diamond in the rough. ...
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