Management Ventures, Inc. Management Ventures, Inc. (MVI), a WPP Group Company, is a subscription-based training and facilitation company with the largest retail research organization in the world. MVI tracks both the strategic and tactical developments in the 500+ billion-dollar retailers in the world, and the 110+ geographies where they operate. MVI operates research "hubs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts and London, UK. MVI clients "connect" to MVI insights in several ways: 1. Online - using MVI's website 2. In a traditional classroom setting - at MVI-sponsored forums and training events 3. Onsite - content customized to clients' preferences and settings Online learning allows clients to: - Train new associates needing an in-depth understanding of the largest global retailers or markets.
- Prepare a market analysis that includes share, growth, or momentum of the individual retailers in each geography.
- Prepare account plans - annual and three-year account plans require a clear and concise "situation analysis" (i.e., a picture and assessment of where each retail customer is today and where it's going tomorrow).
- Research for a Key Account level visit, or planning for a new Market initiative or expansion.
- Connect with MVI analysts on key markets and accounts across the globe.
By attending classroom training, clients learn in-depth about the top global retailers, including: - Wal-Mart International, Carrefour, Ahold International, Costco International, Tesco and Metro AG
- Discounters & Supercenters (Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart)
- Supermarkets (Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway, Ahold USA)
- Warehouse clubs (Costco, SAM'S Club, BJ's)
- Office Superstores and Home Centers (Staples, Home Depot)
MVI products and services are designed to: - Elevate clients' understanding of the strategies, scope and scale of the top retailers, allowing them to build a more effective sales strategy.
- Be the industry's best retail education resource and the premier content provider of the highest quality research.
- Be first to market with original, useful insights--with a focus on the critical topics and functions that define best practice retailer/supplier relationships.
- Help "network" organizations globally through http://www.mventures.com and through our global training and research groups.
For more information, contact: North America: (757) 422-3444 or (800) 386-5155 or email CustomerService@mventures.com Europe: UK +44 207 031 0250 or email CustomerService@mventures.com About WPP Management Ventures is a subsidiary of WPP companies (www.wpp.com), one of the world's leading communications services groups. WPP companies provide a comprehensive and integrated range of communications services to clients around the world, including more than 300 of the Fortune Global 500, over one-half of the Nasdaq 100 and over 30 of the Fortune e-50. Our 65,000 people work from 1,400 offices in 103 countries. WPP holdings primarily serve the following communication verticals: - Advertising
- Media investment management
- Information & consultancy
- Public relations & public affairs
- Branding & identity
- Healthcare
- Specialist Communications
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