Sears has been around since the early 1800s, they became a successful company because they gave the customers what they wanted when they wanted it.
target has been around since the late 1900s. they were a successful department store chain. they actually invented the shopping mall!
along came wal-mart in the 1960s. target saw them coming and took it seriously. they completely changed their strategy from a high end retailer to a fashion oriented, lower priced retailer. boom, success. they found a niche and the ability to complete with the wal-mart juggernaut.
sears saw both of these competitors coming, and didnt change their change their strategy. they continued to offer the same products in the same stores. sears didnt change, and cant seem to come up with a strategy that appeals to new customers. their store are getting older and looking dingy. customer service is lacking. they are slowly slipping into bankruptcy and death.
what made the better choice when it came to strategy?

Which of the following will increase a population's growth rate? read the following scenario and answer the question(s) below. population growth is at the root of many serious environmental problems. from the ancient babylonians thousands of years ago, to thomas malthus two centuries ago, to present day neo-malthusians, humans seem to possess an awareness of earth's limitations in the face of growing populations. today, our ability to accurately quantify and monitor population growth is very sophisticated. we can measure growth and make predictions about world growth with mathematical and computer models. despite long-lasting, rapid global population growth that is only recently starting to show signs of slowing, we have thus far been able to avoid global catastrophe. can we continue to avoid disaster? which of the following will increase a population's growth rate? increased urbanization increased industrialization increased immigration decreased immigration increased emigratio

What does the term mandate” mean in terms of civil rights and liberties?

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