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U.S. Supermarket and grocery store industry

U.S. Supermarket and grocery store industry This article aims to examine the U.S. supermarket and grocery store industry in detail. Supermarkets and groceries sell a variety of products including but not limited to fruit, vegetables (both fresh and frozen), drinks, bakery items, canned goods, candy and snacks, meat, fish, cleaning products, toiletries, household essentials, health and beauty products, pet food and accessories, baby care and feeding accessories, and toys. Some supermarkets go beyond and sell clothes, home furniture and appliances, movies, books, electronics, and many more! Overview and the market […]

Competition in the U.S. quick service restaurant (QSR) industry

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Competition in the U.S. quick service restaurant (QSR) industry This article aims to examine the competition in the U.S. quick service restaurant (QSR) industry and identify the key contenders for the crown of market leadership. The U.S. has been the leader and founder of many modern-day fast food and quick service restaurant chains. The first ever fast food restaurant in the country was opened on July 7, 1912. Market size of the U.S. quick service restaurant (QSR) industry Fast food and quick service restaurants serve fast food cuisine with quick […]

SWOT analysis of the USA’s Information Technology (IT) industry

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SWOT analysis of the USA’s Information Technology (IT) industry This detailed SWOT analysis of the USA’s Information Technology (IT) industry aims to provide readers with a comprehensive insight into the strengths and the weaknesses of the USA’s Information Technology (IT) industry. It also aims to examine the tech opportunities the country should explore and the threats it needs to keep an eye on. Strengths of the USA’s Information Technology (IT) industry The USA is one of most technologically advanced countries and houses some of the hottest and biggest tech companies […]

PESTEL analysis of Norway (Norway country analysis)

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PESTEL analysis of Norway (Norway country analysis) This detailed PESTEL analysis of Norway aims to address some of the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors that affect Norway today. Norway is one of the richest countries in the world by GDP per capita. It is officially known as the Kingdom of Norway. Political factors affecting Norway Norway is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. It is the most democratic country in the world as evidenced from its great scoring in the criteria of Democracy Index, i.e. electoral process […]

Abilities, skills and competences for a specific job role

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Abilities, skills and competences for a specific job role This article aims to explore how you can assess your own abilities, skills and competences for a specific job role. There are many self-evaluation models available that you can use for the assessment of your skills and abilities; however, this article uses SWOT analysis only. For the purpose of understanding, let us assume that you would like to apply for the post of a restaurant manager. Surely, if you can use your abilities to the fullest, you are highly likely to […]

PESTEL analysis of Italy (Italy – country analysis)

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PESTEL analysis of Italy (Italy – country analysis) This detailed PESTEL analysis of Italy aims to explore some of the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors that affect Italy today. Italy is famous for its magnificent contributions to the worlds of architecture, art, opera, literature, fashion, film, religion, and many more. Vatican, the smallest state in the world, is based in Rome, the capital of Italy. Political factors affecting Italy Italy is a unitary parliamentary republic with a written constitution. The President of the country is the head […]

Competitors of Facebook (Competitor analysis of Facebook)

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Competitors of Facebook (Competitor analysis of Facebook) This article aims to explore the main competitors of Facebook in the UK, the USA, and beyond. Facebook is a California-based online social media and social networking service company. It is one of the top five technology companies in the world. It has offices in 70 cities worldwide (Facebook, 2020). Who are Facebook’s main competitors? In order to identify the main competitors of Facebook, this article looks into Facebook from two perspectives i.e. social media, and online advertising. Competitors of Facebook in the […]

Differences between EDCs and LIDCs

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Differences between EDCs and LIDCs This article aims to examine the key differences between EDCs and LIDCs. EDCs refer to emerging developing countries, while LIDCs refer to low-income developing countries. It goes without saying that countries in the world are now-a-days divided into three broad groups i.e. EDCs, LIDCs, and ACs (advanced countries), based on the economic and socio-cultural development they brought about over the years. This classification by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is different from Brandt line, which divided the world as the rich north and the poor […]

Ansoff Matrix in Tesco (How Tesco used Ansoff matrix)

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Ansoff Matrix in Tesco This article explores the application of Ansoff Matrix in Tesco. It examines how Tesco has implemented market penetration, market development, product development, and diversification strategies over the years to expand its operations. Tesco is one of the largest retailers in the world. It is headquartered in Hertfordshire, the UK. Market penetration strategies of Tesco By using market penetration strategies i.e. selling existing products to existing markets, Tesco has been able to expand its business well since its inception. This strategy has helped it increase its market […]

Competitors of McDonald’s (Competitor analysis of McDonald’s)

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Competitors of McDonald’s (Competitor analysis of McDonald’s) This article aims to explore the main competitors of McDonald’s in different markets. McDonald’s is an American company, headquartered in Chicago. It moved its global headquarters, which is housed at a $250 million building, from Illinois to Chicago in early 2018. It has an estimated 36,889 restaurants across 120 countries and territories and faces a great number of direct and indirect competitors. List of the Competitors of McDonald’s in the USA McDonald’s has a great number of competitors in the USA ranging from […]