by kunal | Oct 14, 2026 | International Business
Introduction / Executive Summary When Walmart opened its first German hypermarket in 1997, the store spanned 12,000 square meters and stocked 30,000 SKUs, yet the company posted a loss of €2.5 billion after just three years. The case revolves around the strategic...
by kunal | Oct 13, 2026 | International Business
Introduction / Executive Summary In August 2016 Uber announced that it would sell its Chinese operations to Didi Chuxing for a reported $35 million cash payment and a 20% equity stake in the combined entity. The deal marked the end of a three‑year, $2 billion war for...
by kunal | Oct 12, 2026 | International Business
Introduction / Executive Summary When IKEA opened its first large‑format store in Hyderabad on September 26, 2018, the company announced a 30‑year plan to operate 150 stores across India. The launch coincided with a government‑mandated requirement that foreign...
by kunal | Oct 11, 2026 | International Business
Introduction / Executive Summary When Starbucks opened its first stand‑alone store on January 5, 1999, in the upscale district of Jing’an, Shanghai, it served just 2,000 customers a day—far fewer than the 10,000‑plus patrons typical of a U.S. location. The...
by kunal | Oct 10, 2026 | International Business
Introduction / Executive Summary When McDonald’s opened its first Indian outlet in 1996, the restaurant served a single burger that tasted like the classic Big Mac—only it was missing the beef patty. The absence of beef forced the fast‑food giant to redesign its core...
