Week 3 discussion
DQ1 Grand Strategy
Recently, Sears Holdings (consisting of Sears and Kmart
stores) and Macy’s announced the combined closing of over 200 stores and the
layoff of approximately 10,000 workers nationwide.
Do some research either on Sears Holdings or on Macy’s. Be
sure that you visit IBISWorld, and that you do some research on the Department
Store industry. Then, answer the following:
Describe the specific strategies that you believe Sears
Holdings or Macy’s have followed in the past 2-3 years.
Next, discuss why the strategies of these companies appear
to be failing (why are both companies now needing to close so many stores?).
Are the strategies of the company you selected flawed? If so, why? If not, what else is the cause of the
multiple store closures on the part of both companies?
DQ2 Constrasting
Strategy Success with Strategy Failure
In contrast to Sears and Macy’s, Target department stores
appear to be thriving. Has Target pursued a more appropriate (or correct)
strategy than Sears or Macy’s? If yes, what do you believe is the difference
between their strategies (why has Target been relatively more successful)? If
no, what then, is behind Target’s success? Be specific.
