International Retailing Plans and Strategies in Asia Book

	Introduction : international retailing in Asia	1
	Fairness and relationship quality perceived by local suppliers : in search of critical success factors for international retailers	5
	Some reasons why foreign retailers have difficulties in succeeding in the Japanese market	21
	The paradox of competition in the world of volatility : an analysis of the drivers in the middle market of international fashion retailing	45
	New cultures, new strategies, new formats and new relationships in European retailing : some implications for Asia	73
	Expansion of Japanese retailers overseas	99
	The effects of liberalization in retail markets on economy and retail industry in Korea	121
	The strategic importance of retail investment in Asia and its implications for the Metro Group in Asia	133
	How does the global retailer localize its format? : the case of Toys "R" Us and Carrefour in Japan	151
	The linkage of trades in terms of wholesale business formats in Japanese distribution systems	167
	The characteristics of the new retail competition in Asia and the research agenda	187