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Case Study Eco Analysis
Case Study Eco Analysis
Case Study Eco Analysis
Case Study
Topic:
EDWILLEN AIRA R. UY
Student
Problem Statement
Given that the global economic recession and price inflation for public goods had caused a decrease
in consumer’s disposable income, Homeplus must seek new strategies in the pursuit of maintaining
Objective
The objective of the Tesco and Sumsung Group is to be able to formulate new and highly effective
marketing strategy for Homeplus to maintain or better yet to improve more its market growth towards
In 1999 multinational retailing giant Tesco selected joint venture with the Samsung Group as its
market entry strategy into South Korea and created a new brand, Homeplus. The management of
Homeplus implemented various policies aimed at localizing the business, it combined localized
marketing and a globalizes management and administrative sysytem. It invested in growth and
diversification through large discount stores offering an "all in one spot" shopping experience, small-
sized super-supermarkets, private brands and online shopping. At the same time, the Korean retailing
industry had become much more dynamic as competition intensified between various types of market
Areas of Consideration
Technological: The company is very much updated with the technological changes around the world.
The developers think two steps forward than the consumers’ ideas on the change of time and
technology.
Economical: The business affects economically for it contributes the economy of the Korea and it
Environmental: The company already gave an assurance to the government health organizations and
the consumers the contents of their PB products, however must provide the content of it to really
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
Development of technology.
THREATS
There are several competitors in market such as Lotte Mart and E-Mart.
The two new retailing regulation bills that are currently being discussed by the Korean Parliament.
Advantage: It will help a lot in finding out whether or not to change or just improve any marketing
Disadvantage: Another change may discourage other consumers, and considering the fact that the
2. Have a catalogue type of their product that and each of this product should have a QR code. This
will use only smart phones to scan the QR code, and this will automatically lands in the online cart.
Advantage: This would be convenient to everyone; wherever they are they can shop.
Disadvantage: Additional fund for employees who will manage the online business, and for the
deliveries.
3. Provide an opportunity in innovating the mom-and-pop businesses in merging with the company for
Disadvantage: The mom-and-pop’s owners might not agree with the plan for they will not receive the
whole revenue.
Recommendation
We recommend ACA 2 which is have a catalogue type of their product because according to the
study, Koreans are the second most hardworking people in the world and grocery shopping for a
week is a dreaded tasks, so we come up to have an idea that the store will come to you, this will
make them very comfortable to shop since they can bring the catalogue anywhere, and the products
Action Plan
Conclusion
We therefore conclude that businesses must innovate and develop different marketing strategies
whether to gain, remain or regain its market share. Time affects the consumer’s interests. However, in