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Brands for Less: Navigating Expansion into Southeast Asia

Samer Elhajjar, Omar Itani

Product #:W41826
Supplier:Ivey/NUS
Discipline:International Business, Marketing
Setting:2024
Details:Case (PDF) • 11 pages • 2025-03-26

Subjects:

Business managementSales and marketingInternational businessMarketing

Industries:

Goods, trade, and consumer services
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The chief executive officer of Brands for Less (BFL) was considering the company’s next steps in expanding in Southeast Asia. After having successfully established a flagship store in Singapore, BFL was contemplating additional markets to enter in this diverse region. For his decision, the CEO would have to analyze the potential markets and factor in the unique cultural, economic, and logistical considerations of each, to determine the optimal expansion strategy for BFL. The company also had to assess how it should balance its physical store expansion with the development of digital channels to maximize reach and engagement in these new Southeast Asian markets.

Learning Objectives

This case is suitable for undergraduate or graduate courses in strategic marketing, international business, and retail management. This case study aims to help students assess international market selection for expansion, explore the strategic implications of adapting an off-price retail model to diverse consumer environments, and examine how an omnichannel strategy influences brand success in the Southeast Asian retail landscape. Working through the case and assignment questions will give students the opportunity to accomplish the following objectives:
  • Explore and apply different market entry strategies for selecting the optimal market for expansion in Southeast Asia.
  • Understand and analyze the adaptation of the off-price retail model to diverse markets, taking into consideration consumer behaviour, cultural expectations, and economic factors.
  • Understand the benefits and challenges of pursuing an omnichannel strategy within the retail industry.
  • Discuss the decision-making process within the competitive retail industry, focusing on strategic market expansion and brand positioning.
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