Essays about: "fashion and globalization"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 essays containing the words fashion and globalization.

1. 16. Swedish Fashion Companies - An analysis of international expansion strategies

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Christoffer Bäckström; Mick Bauer; [2013-04-02]
   Keywords : International expansion strategy; fashion industry; clothing retailer; expansion; strategy; domestic market; international market; fashion company; Gina Tricot; H M; Nudie Jeans Co;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to explore Swedish fashion companies’ strategies applied to expansions abroad and to identify factors of success and failure. It analyzes empirical results from interviews, with representatives from three Swedish fashion companies, Gina Tricot, H&M and Nudie Jeans, about their international expansion strategies and compare them with theory of the topic. READ MORE

3. 17. The intention of clearance sales : A comparison between consumers and retailers in a volatile business environment

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

   Author : Daisy Bell; Emelie Almqvist; [2012]
   Keywords : clearance sales; comparison; retail; consumption; sustainability;

   Abstract : Low prices in textile fabrics are a phenomenon that can be traced back for centuries. In 2011 a new record was set when 37.7 percent of all items in the fashion commerce were sold at a discounted price. Retailers today on the Swedish market have taught the consumers a new consumption behavior due to the constant flow of new products. READ MORE

4. 18. Globalization elements in Romanian cities: searching for sustainable solutions

   University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Floriana-Alina Pondichie; [2012]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This paper aims to present an interdisciplinary analysis of the recent globalization trends in Romanian cities and to propose a series of guidelines for sustainable future management processes and plans. In order to provide an encompassing perspective on the Romanian urban landscapes, three cities of different scales, socio-cultural and historical backgrounds were analyzed. READ MORE

5. 19. Supply Chain Agility towards Global Outsourcing within Fast Fashion industry, a case study at Gina Tricot

   University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Bhasker Choudhury; Titi Holmgren; [2011]
   Keywords : Fast; Fashion;

   Abstract : The turbulent and highly volatile market in the fashion industry creates swift changes in consumer demands. Globalization has been an important development and the Outsourcing of fashion products is also an integral part of the world of fast fashion industry. READ MORE

6. 20. European Engagement with Africa : Problems, Potentials and the Way Forward

   University essay from IHH, Statsvetenskap

   Author : Gadinga Amstrong Dopgima; [2010]
   Keywords : Europe; Africa; Underdevelopment; Historical paradox; Colonialization; Globalization; Hegemonism;

   Abstract : This research seeks to evaluate European engagement with Africa looking at the problems, pontentials and way forward. The continent’s treasure chest of varied natural resource endowments, have made it the source of historic, economic and political competition from especially western interests, a trend that has combined dangerously with the region’s poor leadership and democratic profile in impoverishing its masses, escalating lethal conflicts, while upsetting hard earned developments gains, that have been made. READ MORE