Philippe Lasserre

Emeritus Professor of Strategy and Asian Business
Carrefour, the second largest mass retailer in the world, has expanded its presence in the Asia Pacific region and competing head-on with Wal-Mart and other Western and Asian mass retailers to capture a significant position in the region. The case retraces the historical development of the expansion, starting with an entry into Taiwan in the late 1980’s.

Published 01 Feb 2005

Reference 5262

Topic Strategy

Industry Retail International Trade and Development Supermarkets

Region Asia

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The case series on the Mass Retailing Industry in Asia discusses the applicability of the hypermarkets and supermarkets business models in Asian contexts. The case A illustrates the industry evolution, the economic model and the globalisation trends of mass retailing and describes the key characteristics of various Asian markets with a particular emphasis on China and Japan.

Published 04 Jan 2005

Reference 5261

Topic Strategy

Industry Retail International Trade and Development Supermarkets

Region Asia

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The case series on the Mass Retailing Industry in Asia discusses the applicability of the hypermarkets and supermarkets business models in Asian contexts. The case A illustrates the industry evolution, the economic model and the globalisation trends of mass retailing and describes the key characteristics of various Asian markets with a particular emphasis on China and Japan.

Published 02 Jan 2005

Reference 5261

Topic Strategy

Industry Retail International Trade and Development Supermarkets

Region Asia

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The case series analyses the entry of a European mass retailer in Asia.

Published 01 Jan 2005

Reference 4409

Topic Strategy

Region Asia

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The case series analyses the entry of a European mass retailer in Asia.

Published 01 Jan 2005

Reference 4409

Topic Strategy

Region Asia

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In the midst of Indonesia’s financial and economic crisis, Bank Mandiri was formed on October 2, 1998 as a holding company for four state banks. Like most other banks in Indonesia during the Asian financial crisis, these four banks were insolvent.

Published 01 Oct 2003

Reference 5115

Topic Strategy

Industry Banking

Region Asia

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In the midst of Indonesia’s financial and economic crisis, Bank Mandiri was formed on October 2, 1998 as a holding company for four state banks. Like most other banks in Indonesia during the Asian financial crisis, these four banks were insolvent.

Published 01 Sep 2003

Reference 5115

Topic Strategy

Industry Banking

Region Asia

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In the midst of Indonesia’s financial and economic crisis, Bank Mandiri was formed on October 2, 1998 as a holding company for four state banks. Like most other banks in Indonesia during the Asian financial crisis, these four banks were insolvent.

Published 01 May 2003

Reference 5115

Topic Strategy

Industry Banking

Region Asia

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In the midst of Indonesia’s financial and economic crisis, Bank Mandiri was formed on October 2, 1998 as a holding company for four state banks. Like most other banks in Indonesia during the Asian financial crisis, these four banks were insolvent.

Published 01 May 2003

Reference 5115

Topic Strategy

Industry Banking

Region Asia

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In the midst of Indonesia’s financial and economic crisis, Bank Mandiri was formed on October 2, 1998 as a holding company for four state banks. Like most other banks in Indonesia during the Asian financial crisis, these four banks were insolvent.

Published 01 May 2003

Reference 5115

Topic Strategy

Industry Banking

Region Asia

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Business and Corporate Strategy, Multinational Management, Asian Business, Joint Ventures