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Case Code : BSTR036 Electronic Format: Rs. 300;
Courier (within India):Rs. 25 Extra
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Themes

Retailing
Case Length : 14 Pages
Period : 1979 - 2002
Organization : Archies Greetings & Gifts Ltd
Pub Date : 2002
Teaching Note : Available
Countries : India
Industry : Gifts and Greetings

Abstract:

The case examines the growth of Archies, leader in the Indian social expression industry. It explores the company's franchising and marketing initiatives.

The case also discusses the measures the company took to meet the threat of new technologies i.e., e-greetings and SMS greetings. Finally, the case discusses the problems faced by the company due to a revamp of its distribution and retail operations.

It also explores the future plans of the company in the light of the above developments.


Issues:

» Identify the strategies that helped Archies emerge and remain the leader in the industry

Contents:

  Page No.
A Company in Trouble! 1
Background Note 2
The Story Behind the Success 4
Tackling the E-Greetings Threat 6
Rationalization Gone Wrong? 7
The Retail Revamp 8
The Future - Shifting Focus 9
Exhibits 11

Keywords:

Archies, leader, Indian, social expression, industry, franchising, marketing, technologies, e-greetings, SMS, greetings, problems, revamp, retail operations, future plans

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