Carroll in china

China represents today one of the market with the greatest potencial in the world and attracts more and more foreign capital. There are approximately 1 200 French companiesestablished in China with 200 000 employees. It is one of the largest markets in terms of inhabitants (1,3 billion potential consumers), and in terms of economic growth asit has become in less than 20 years the fourth economy of the world. China is a region of great opportunity for all types of companies - not just large multinationals. Butdoing business in China can still be challenging.
During the last few years, China clearly established itself on the international level of textile production and trade.It is a good opportunity for caroll to enter the Chinese market because its target- the executives women from the middle class- is approaching the 4 millions peoples onlyfor the main cities of the eastern China coast.
To penetrate the Chinese market, caroll will have to take into consideration some very important factors. The legalenvironment can be hard to face, the brand will may need legal partners to set up a subsidiary in China. In term of products, the brand will need to realize surveys on consumers andtrends, and analyze them to know what kind of products the Chinese wants and likes. caroll will also have to adapt their products in term of sizes, prices, colors etc...,study the location of the stores and make a partnership with a local communication agency in charge of their publicity.

The purpose of this report is to design a marketingplan for the French "fashion house" caroll which is aiming to enter the Chinese market. In order to realize an appropriate marketing plan, several steps have to be taken.