Description:  Nordstrom and Target are about to open stores in Canada, J. Crew and Tory Burch just did so, and Ann Taylor and Kate Spade are scouting locations.

Source: NYTimes.com

Date: Sep 14, 2012

Link:  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/15/business/american-retailers-expanding-to-canada.html?ref=business

Questions for Discussions:

• Summarize the challenges facing American retailers entering the Canadian retail market.
• What are the factors that facilitate entry by these firms?
• What would motivate management to make this move?
• How well would you expect these retailers to do?
• How will these developments affect supply chains currently in place in Canada?
• Are there social responsibility issues for management to consider here?