Written by an economist who has been tracking the impact of superstores on small businesses for five years. Stone has conducted more than 200 seminars on his research for community groups and trade associations in 46 states during the last three years. In this superlative guide, he offers practical advice on how small retailers can survive and thrive in the age of giant discount stores. Provides strategies for small businesses to compete effectively by improving four major areas—merchandising, marketing, customer service and customer relations.

Asia's growing economic clout is starting to re-shape global business rules that have been molded by Western multinationals for many decades. The region's rising star, Vietnam, is now flexing its economic muscles and Competing with Giants tells the story of its transformation from war ruin to dynamic nation through the experiences of Tân Hiệp Phát (THP), the drinks company founded by Phương Uyên Trần's family. Narrated through the eyes of the daughter who watched her parents overcome numerous obstacles to achieve success, the book offers a primer for others to follow suit. Its message is an empowering one. East and West can learn from each other. Family-owned businesses are thriving. Asian women are making their mark. Most importantly of all, it shows that small companies, which take advantage of their local knowledge and marry it with the best international standards, can hold their own and even outflank giant global corporations. It is not easy, but as THP's founder, Trần Quí Thanh, tells himself daily, "Nothing is Impossible."

Coping with Retail Giants critically analyzes the modern retail market and identifies how businesses gain the competitive edge over the major retailers that currently control the market. Dr. Samli argues that as society advances economically, consumers will seek better values generated by the retailing sector.

A formidable strategic tool any business can use to become and remain competitive in the shadow of retail giants.

The grocery retail landscape is evolving at high speed. Consumer demand for faster, more convenient services continues to rise, and retailers are innovating to keep up. Competition in the grocery category, in particular, continues to intensify driven by three main players: Aldi, Amazon, and Walmart.Aldi, a German family-owned discount supermarket chain, operates over 11,000 stores in 18 countries. The company entered the U.S. market in 1976 and has expanded from one store in Iowa to nearly 2,000 stores in 36 states in 2019. The no-frills discount grocery chain has made a big bet on its value-priced and limited assortment winning over American consumers. Forty million customers flock to their stores every month and go through a relatively bare-bones shopping experience. The charm is all in the rock-bottom prices, which are so low that Aldi regularly beats Walmart at its own low-price game. The German underdog has forced the grocery giants to make vast changes to hold onto its customers. It is true that Amazon and Walmart are dominating the industry, but they cannot ignore the threat Aldi poses.

Focusing on the specific requirements of small and medium retailers, this resourceful guide is packed with practical insight and covers the gamut of retail issues, emphasising relationship management, customer service, in-store merchandise analysis, and special promotion opportunities for smaller retailers.

How small, one-of-a-kind businesses can break through among giants Megachains like Walmart, Starbucks, Home Depot, and The Gap attract Americans to thousands of outlets by offering a large selection of goods and services. But this doesn't mean that independent stores can't compete with the big guys-and win. Retail expert George Whalin identifies and explores twenty-five highly popular and profitable independent stores from around the country. Unlike the mom-and-pops of yesteryear, these businesses embrace technology and innovation, generate word of mouth, and turn their size into an advantage. They include: ? ABC Carpet and Home in New York City ? Powell's City of Books in Portland, Oregon ? The Junkman's Daughter in Atlanta ? Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, Ohio Readers will be inspired by how these independent stores are thriving and take away lessons they can apply to their own businesses.