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The Marketing Strategy Of Flagship Stores

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Flagship Stores

The Selfridges stores can be used as flagship stores. The purpose of acting as flagship stores is not to sell as many products as possible but to offer customers an experience of communication of brand image and values.

According to Moore and Docherty, flagship stores have the following functions: (Moore & Docherty 2007)
• As a market entry method
• As a conduit to market relationships
• As the focus of marketing communications
• As a blue print for store development

As for the upcoming launch of the Autum-Winter (AW15) collection, Selfridges can make its store function as flagship stores. The good interior design and presentation of products can help the to prestige, marketability and sales of products.

In-Store Communications With International Customers
Globalization has already led to great impact on the world’s economy. Obviously, it has both positive and negative sides. No matter how much debates people have on it, it has already become a reality. There is no doubt that we are living in a world of the society, we can clearly feel its impact. But we cannot deny the opportunities that were brought by it. I think one of the most significant benefits is the cheap import goods. Because they are way cheaper than domestic goods, even people are not getting more income, their buying power still increase.
Selfridges also needs to employ people with different culture background. As an internationally famous retailer, Selfridges have consumers from allover

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