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The Price Battle: Target vs. Walmart

After the much hyped American retailer, Target, launched in Canada in March, the sales did much worse then expected. Target may be finally changing things around with their new adjustment in prices. Target in the United States is popular and successful due to its discount retailing approach. They are able to bring customers a vast […]

Why Sears just can’t compare

Sears and Hudson’s Bay have once been the two major competitors in Canadian department store retail. However, in recent years the Canadian retailer has found growth and expansion while the American retailer is slowly backing out of Canada with major layoffs and closures. The reasons to why become quite evident when you compare the existing […]

Muji: The “no-brand” brand

The unique aspects found in a company’s business model is often what sets it apart from competitors and gives it the lead in the industry. Making a unique yet efficient business model is key to growing the company and expanding into new markets. Take Japanese retailer Muji for example, the retailer, that produces household and […]

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