A case study on the internationalization process of a ‘born-global’ fashion retailer

Bhardwaj, Vertica and Eickman, Megan and Runyan, Rodney C. (2011) A case study on the internationalization process of a ‘born-global’ fashion retailer. The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 21 (3). pp. 293-307. ISSN 0959-3969

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Abstract

This case study on Zara elucidates the expansion strategies used by both born-global and gradual global fast-fashion retailers based on theories of internationalization. Aspects related to knowledge sharing, resource-based theory, and psychic distance are overlaid with Zara's internationalization strategies to advance understanding of the role fashion plays in dynamic internationalization. Zara employs a high-risk, high-reward model of internationalization to defend its unique merchandise and retail position by remaining completely vertical. Zara's born-global expansion strategy engendered a psychic distance paradox in that it was very successful in distant markets early on. It is proposed that fashion retailers may take note of Zara's success through the proposed ‘dynamic strategic planning process’ for expansion in international markets. Researchers can test the proposed framework empirically to investigate the theoretical constructs for both gradual- and born-global firms.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? FASHIONDYNAMIC STRATEGIC PLANNINGINTERNATIONALIZATIONBUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENTECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICSMARKETING ??
ID Code:
65131
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Deposited On:
10 Jun 2013 10:37
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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18 Sep 2023 00:42