• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.7-26
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• 2012

The success story of E-mart fascinated many academics and practitioners alike. Though E-mart began as a nameless discount store in Chang-dong, Seoul in 1993, it has transformed itself into a leading distribution company and one of the most powerful brands in Korea. Surprisingly, it achieved the great success against the two crises it met: the national economic crisis and the invasion of the global giant Walmart. The main objective of this case study is to formally examine how E-mart overcame the two crises. More specifically, this case study highlights the ways with which E-mart turned those difficulties into opportunities for growth. In our examination of the E-mart case, we could clearly see E-mart's competence and spirit that allowed it to turn crises into advantageous opportunities. E-mart attracted the customers who wanted value-oriented consumption by its positioning as the "Lowest price discount store", when consumer sentiment was frozen under the economic crisis. Furthermore, when a large-scale foreign discount store like Walmart entered the Korea market, E-mart built its core competencies as the 'Korean style discount store'. These ingenious positioning and efforts resulted in E-mart taking over their archrival, Walmart, and forced the global Goliath to exit the Korean market. The case of E-mart's effective crisis management teaches many important lessons and a few core lessons that apply to many companies. One such lesson is the importance of positioning which enabled E-mart to turn crises into opportunities. Granted, the strategy of positioning as the 'Korean style discount store', or 'Lowest price discount store' was possible due to overall support with cost reduction, development and management of their own system, an apprentice educate system, etc. based on an excellent selection of location of the store and efficient distribution systems. Still, the positioning strategy of E-mart was truly ground breaking in distancing itself from its competitors. The lessons from E-mart will help those companies currently in a stagnant situation or a crisis to turn their obstacles into great success.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.55-63
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• 2018

Purpose - Our Research is a study on the competition structure between retailers in traditional markets. Specifically, this study examined the effects of SSM, commodity supply store, Hanaro mart, food mart and other mart in traditional markets on retail stores of small businesses. The purpose of this study is to provide a solution to the market encroachment of large retailers in traditional markets. Research design, data, and methodology - This study is based on the data of 'Market Survey of Traditional Market·Shopping Mall and Store Management in 2016' and 'Current status of SSM(Super SuperMarket), commodity supply store, Hanaro mart, food mart and other mart in the traditional market in 2017' conducted by Small Enterprise and Market Service. In this study, a multiple regression equation was constructed using the number of SSM, commodity supply store, Hanaro mart, food mart and other mart as an independent variable and sales, number of customers as a dependent variable for analysis. Results - The increase of SSM and commodity supply stores in the traditional market affects the sales decrease of the surrounding small merchants in the traditional market. This means that the SSM and commodity supply stores can lead to the decline of the traditional market. However, it has been found that the penetration of these companies in traditional markets does not affect the number of visitors. Second, Hanaro mart's entry into the traditional market has a negative impact on the sales and visitor numbers of the surrounding small-scale merchants. The increase in the number of food mart has a significant effect on the sales and the number of visitors to the small stores. The results of this study indicate that the food mart can contribute to the revitalization of traditional markets. Lastly, other mart with more than medium size were found to affect the sales of small stores, the number of visitors. Conclusions - We examines the competitive structure among retailers in traditional markets. The penetration of large retailers in traditional markets has a negative impact on traditional markets, particularly Hanaro mart has a greater impact than SSM. We provide practical and theoretical implications for the retail competition structure in traditional markets.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제12권7호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2014

Purpose - This study aims to explore the success of Lotte Mart in the global market, as well as examining the factors related to its entry methods. Research design, data, and methodology - This study analyzed the differences between Lotte Mart and E-mart in terms of their market entry methods, based on references and secondary data. This study is based on qualitative research that analyzes actual cases. Based on the results, this study analyzed and discussed actual cases based on references and secondary data, including newspaper interviews on Lotte Mart. Results - Lotte Mart succeeded in adapting to local markets it did this by ensuring the use of both mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and greenfield methods. In contrast, E-mart utilized only greenfield methods. Conclusions - The findings of this study may not be generalized to all industries, as only Lotte Mart was examined using the case analysis method. Therefore, the successful market entry modes of various companies should be explored in terms of FDI.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2017

Purpose - Retail companies are turning from one type of retailer to multiple business categories through various reasons, such as taking advantage of existed types of retailers' channel distribution, information and know-how, and entering into new types of retailers. However, there is few research conducted about multiple type of retailers. Research design, data, and methodology - In this research, the references, data and new stores on E-mart will be collected. The dissertation, annual report, statistical data, land-book of E-mart will be also collected to confirm whether E-mart has made any acquisition towards another company. Results - There is a tendency to new stores expansion, store enlargement and prolonging the opening preparation of new stores, based on the core of new stores expansion of E-mart as a general supermarket type of retailers. Based on general supermarket type of retailers, E-mart begins to diversify its retail company's type of retailers. Conclusions - As a general supermarket which is the most important type of retailers, E-mart is expanding into SSM type of retailers to seek new power of growth while slowdown growth is shown in general supermarket type of retailers. The expansion into SSM type of retailers would be a wise option as a retail company, E-mart is able to keep growing in the future.

• 한국조리학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.90-99
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• 2015

본 연구는 아사이베리 분말을 첨가한 설기떡의 품질특성을 살펴보았다. 이 때 쌀가루에 아사이베리 분말 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15%를 첨가한 설기떡을 제조하였다. 아사이베리 분말을 첨가한 설기떡의 수분함량은 36.25~39.21%로 나타났다. 아사이베리 분말 첨가량이 증가함에 따라 pH 값은 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 색도의 경우 아사이베리 분말첨가량이 증가할수록 L 값과 b 값은 감소하는 경향을 보인 반면, a 값은 아사이베리 분말을 첨가할수록 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 기계적인 측정 결과 아사이베리 분말 첨가량이 증가함에 따라 경도, 검성, 씹힘성은 증가하였고, 응집성은 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 관능측정 결과 아사이베리 분말 9% 첨가 설기떡이 색, 향, 조직감, 전반적인 기호도에서 가장 높게 평가되었다. 그 결과, 아사이베리 분말 9% 설기떡이 가장 바람직하다고 사료된다.

• 한국정보처리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보처리학회 2002년도 추계학술발표논문집 (하)
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• pp.2129-2132
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• 2002

Today e-commerce enterprise business using the Web to conduct trade is inereasingly. But herb mart is still persisted that it has most trading by conventional way. In this paper we have suggested e-commerce system of herb mart using ebXML. It will be used to make an improved herb mart business process in global environment.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제14권10호
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• pp.153-164
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• 2016

Purpose - In general, large companies have larger organizations, funds, and systems to provide more effective and efficient services in the market. However, development needs to support the livelihood of ordinary citizens who work for small businesses as well. This research suggests that a new distribution channel, called a "foothold style Kosa mart," that cooperates jointly with a distribution center and a large discount mart can provide direct solutions to small and mid-size distributors. This new distribution channel can achieve a limited type of "Nadle shop (small supermarket) foster project" related to building a joint distribution center and improvement in wholesale supply. Research design, data, and methodology - Data about the Korea distribution situation, the Nadle stores, and the logistics centers were collected from literature, Statistics Korea, journals, and reports. Specifically, we investigated information about Kosa Mart and Nadle stores. We focused on the redesign of the distribution center for the Nadle store. Results - The Kosa Mart distribution center now includes 18 warehouses, and has been handling 2000-3000 items. Most of the warehouses have been simply designed and items loaded and stored without refrigeration; thus, it is possible to store only products of certain manufactured goods. The current logistics center has no wholesale function because it failed to resolve the joint purchasing and product supply issues of competitively priced products. Conclusions - This study aimed to identify ways to strengthen the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized retailers. A Kosa Mart redesign aims to unifying the logistics center, stores, and customers. First, the joint wholesale logistics system, equipped with an integrated ordering system, needs to process customer orders and store orders at the same time. Second, excellent small business product development has to connect with production. Third, the store composition needs to support a shipping hub. Fourth, the Mart differentiates itself from convenience store goods by supplying regional and specialized products to customers. Fifth, a service buying agent and direct transactions between producers and consumers need to be established, and exhibits and displays of goods need to be improved.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.21-35
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• 2009

In December 5, 2006, "The Economic Times", India's the most famous economy daily newspaper, reported Korea Lotte Mart is planning to enter into India's market. Lotte group, marking number 7^th in Korea's list of conglomerates, established VRIC(Vietnam, Russia, India, China)'s strategy. This strategy is targeted to enter into emerging markets such as Vietnam, Russia, India, China and etc. As of 2007, Lotte Group aggressively is placing its subsidiaries such as Lotte Department Store in Russia and China, Lotte Mart in Vietnam and China and Lotte Confectionery in China and India, into emerging markets. From this case, Based on the assumption of Lotte Mart's India market entry scenario, this study considers various decision-making factors such as market attractiveness evaluation, timing of entry, entry mode, location, scale, positioning, operation strategy, and others, while developing an overseas market entry strategy. This case study also provides India's distribution market environment that Korean companies can utilize when entering into the Indian market in the near future.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제10권11호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2012

Purpose - This study aimed to analyze the strategy of late domestic entrants into the Chinese retail market, focusing on the case of Lotte-Mart, given that there are few studies on market entry strategies of domestic retail companies in China. Research Design, data, methodology - The methodology of this paper is a case study approach, focusing on literature reviews and a few interviews. We conducted a survey by disseminating questionnaires and conducting interviews focusing on the Chinese retail market, and analyzed Lotte-Mart's market entry strategy in China. Results - Lotte-Mart chose M&A as the mode of entry, pursuing quick market entry and rapid expansion. It chose small to medium size cities with relatively less competition. Subsequently, Lotte-Mart devoted significant effort towards localization, attempting to organize stores and assorting products to fit the Chinese consumers' preferences. It operated CSR programs to increase its brand awareness and to create a favorable brand image. Conclusions - Lotte-Mart now needs to devise alternative corporate strategies for business expansion and growth. An understanding of the Chinese retail market and the case study analysis of Lotte-Mart's market entry strategy offers significant insights for domestic retail companies looking to expand into China.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.143-156
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• 2004

본 사례는 할인점 시장을 개척하고 시장 선도자로서의 역할을 충실히 수행한 바 있는 이 마트의 경영철학과 비전을 소개하고 이 마트 마케팅전략의 개요를 분석한 후 마지막으로 이 마트의 성과와 과제를 논의하였다. 이 마트는 할인점의 미션으로 '양질의 상품을 가장 저렴한 가격으로 지속적으로 판매하여 고객들에게 실질적인 혜택(이익)을 제공하는 것'으로 결정하고 할인점 업의 본질에 충실하여 할인점 업계의 강자(일인자)를 추구하는 전략을 선택하였고 이를 위하여 이 마트는 "최저가격 할인점 이 마트"라는 슬로건을 전개한 바 있다. 이 마트 브랜드전략의 목표는 '대한민국 1등 할인점' 또는 '소비자가 할인점하면 이 마트를 떠올리게 하는 것', 즉 카테고리의 대표브랜드가 되는 것이었다. 이를 위하여 이 마트는 브랜드 파워를 키우기 위한 다양한 노력을 기울였는데, 이 마트는 브랜드 파워 구축의 성공요인들인 국내 최초 할인점, 소비자들이 선호하는 할인점, 최다점포 보유(전국적인 네트워크), 최고 바잉파워의 형성, 저렴한 가격, 외국계 할인점을 능가하는 경쟁력의 확보, 한국형 할인점의 구축 등을 체계적으로 추진하여 왔다. 이 마트는 체계적인 마케팅활동의 결과로 국내에서 한국형 할인점의 모형을 정착시켜 왔으며 이와 함께 할인점의 고속 성장을 주도하면서 할인점 시장에서 시장 선도기업으로서의 위치를 공고히 해 왔다고 평가할 수 있다.