MRKT5500 Stategic Marketing discussion

Please show evidence of this week’s resources – must include in-text citations and references.

Here are some articles that will provide some background.

1) China – initial entrance

https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/lbs-case-study/how-ikea-adapted-its-strategies-to-expand-in-china/story/196322.html

2) China – last 2 or 3 years

https://daxueconsulting.com/ikea-in-china/

When IKEA entered the Chinese market, it dropped the prices on its products significantly, but only in that market. Prices in Europe, the United States, and the other Asian countries stayed the same.

Q1– Based on the macro environment (PESTLE), and microenvironment (market, competition, industry), identify the elements that might create opportunities in China that might be different in America. You may discuss the original entrance and/or the more current situation – feel free.

Hint– Your discussion should include all relevant elements of the microenvironment (market, competition, industry) and external Env. Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal/Regulations, Environment (i.e., natural resources, climate, etc.). PESTLE.

Q2 – Identify at least 1 issue from each of the PESTLE elements (above) that might create an opportunity and/or threat to IKEA in America.

Note: IKEA sells Scandinavian furniture (cool designs) that are competitively priced with boxed furniture consumers find at Target and other retailers. Take a look: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/