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Another frightening article about "mysterious" China...Take this one with a grain of salt

March 28, 2007

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:China's state-owned enterprises: Board governance and the Communist Party | www.mckinseyquarterly.com

McKinsey, to my great disappointment, recently put out this article on the "befuddling" and "invisible" power of the Communist Party branch committees (which are normally resident in large businesses) in China. My response: It is nowhere near as complex as they make it seem, plus I have neverseen...

Buying Small to be Big in China

March 27, 2007

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Buying small is beautiful for private equity in China | news.moneycentral.msn.com

  Carlyle has only themselves to blame for the troubles they have experienced with the widely-reported Xugong Construction Machinery company acquisition. There are a large number of PE firms eagerly eyeing China, and therein lies the source of one big problem: Too many buyers using the exact...

Da Bao acquisition soap opera continues in China (Avon, J&J, now Unilever!)

March 22, 2007

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Analyst says Dabao bid would make sense for Avon | www.msnbc.msn.com

Local media reports and Reuters are saying that Da Bao has placed their assets on a “equity exchange” sales board in Beijing and is looking for bids from others as well.Dabao: Yes, it is a good idea for them.Avon: Avon is already making a big mess in China, and I don’t think this will turn around anytime...

It will take some time to right this ship.

March 9, 2007

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Wal-Mart's February U.S. Same-Store Sales Rise 0.9% (Update3) | www.bloomberg.com

The previous strategy of going after Target is hindering the new strategy of going back to basics.  Sure weather and gas prices affect this retailer but if you look at Target's results they are much better. 

Walmart - Trustmart China Acquisition Deal…Good Idea?

March 1, 2007

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Wal-Mart takes another China step | www.rte.ie

  Is this acquisition really such a good idea in light of the fact that Walmart is still having trouble with it’s overall strategy in China? The style of Trustmart is very different from Walmart, so this will be a tough integration process. Despite the announcements that claim the stores...

China Acquisitions Require a Degree in Rocket Science?

February 26, 2007

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:U.S. leads pack in acquiring Chinese companies | www.reliableplant.com

  The United Kingdom and Singapore are leading the way in establishing a foothold in China’s rapidly expanding economy. With all of the frenzy about Internet and high tech companies, it is nice to see that many investors are wisely choosing to invest in good ol’ industrials and consumerstaples…not...

Beiersdorf / Nivea Takes Promising Step Towards China Acquisition

February 26, 2007

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Germany's Beiersdorf co-op with C-Bons in China's personal care market | en.ce.cn

  Nivea brand owner, Beiersdorf, announced the signing of a letter of intent with C-Bons. The plan appears to be to merge CBONS on-the-ground implementation strengths in China with Nivea’s branding skills. China-ROI predicts success with this combination, but a lot will hinge on the relationship...

Mark BussPresident and Chief Executive Officer SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPA

NASCAR accelerates Office Depot

January 31, 2007

Analysis of:Office Depot extends NASCAR partnership | www.retailingtoday.com

Office Supplies and Racing?What does NASCAR bring to the party"What else makes Office Depot tick profitably?

Mark BussPresident and Chief Executive Officer SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPA

Private Label, It doesn't stop at the Opening Price Points!

January 31, 2007

Analysis of:A peek at private label consumer electronics trends | www.edn.com

Market shares of Private Label have been changing.Why has it been principally at Opening Price Points?Why it may creep into higher price positionings?

Mark BussPresident and Chief Executive Officer SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPA

Asda plugs into online electrics

January 31, 2007

Analysis of:WalMart's Asda launches online electricals store | www.marketingweek.co.uk

How does the UK market differ from the US model?Why is this a good move?Will they succeed?

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