B&Q's Strategies in China
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Case Details:
Case Code : BSTR245
Case Length : 11 Pages
Period : 1999-2006
Pub Date : 2007
Teaching Note :Not Available
Organization : B&Q
Industry : Retailing
Countries : China
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Retail Expansion
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In late 2002, the Chinese government announced the introduction of new Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) policies allowing more MNCs to enter China. Earlier,
foreign firms operated in a restrictive environment with limitations on the
opening of new outlets and scale of operation. The new policy allowed MNCs to
open shops anywhere in China from December 2004 onwards. It also allowed in
wholly-owned foreign enterprises side by side with joint ventures with local
firms.
In October 2003, B&Q opened a store in Beijing and after this, two more stores
were opened in Shuangjing and Laiguangying in 2004...
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The Challenges
By late 2006, the home improvement industry in China had become highly
competitive. China's acceptance of WTO directed trade practices on December 11,
2001 encouraged a number of foreign retailers to set up more and more retail
outlets. The competition increased further as the Chinese Ministry of Commerce
also allowed foreign investment into small and medium sized retail operations
from March 01, 2006 onwards...
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The Road Ahead
Another way in which B&Q decided to compete effectively with domestic as
well as foreign retailers was through a widening of its product range.
In September 2006, B&Q inked an agreement with the Haier Group to sell
Haier's kitchen appliances in its stores. Wei commented, "The
partnership with Haier is a milestone for B&Q in its efforts to broaden
its product range. We will continue working with Haier and other
potential domestic appliance suppliers to provide more of our customers
with more products."... |
Exhibits
Exhibit I: B&Q Store (Interior)
Exhibit II: B&Q Store (Exterior)
Exhibit III: Leading Retailers in China (December 2005)
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