Scientific Bulletin of the Odessa National Economic University 2018, 8, 56-68
Open Access Article
Ivanchenko Anastasiia
master`s student, Odessa National Economic University, E-mail:Od210496iao@gmail.com
Markitan Alexander
Candidate of Еconomic Sciences, Assistant Professor, Odessa National Economic University, E-mail:markitanas@ukr.net
Ivanchenko A., Markitan A., (2018) Directions of increasing competitiveness of retail trade enterprises. Ed.: М.D. Baldzhy (ed.-in-ch.) and others [Systema pensiinoho zabezpechennia Ukrainy ta yevrointehratsiini protsesy; za red.: М. D. Baldzhy (gol. red.)], Scientific Bulletin of the Odessa National Economic University (ISSN 2313-4569), Odessa National Economics University, Odessa, No. 8(260), pp. 56-68.
The article studies and analyzes the definition of the notion “competitiveness” and “enterprise competitiveness”. Given his vision of the concept of "competitiveness". The views of scientists on the definition of enterprise competitiveness are considered. The main factors that determine the competitiveness of trade enterprises are investigated. The main features of the competitiveness of retailers are characterized. Identifies the main tasks in the field of improving the competitiveness of enterprises. The main organizational measures to improve competitiveness are defined. The main ways of solving the problems of increasing the competitiveness of trading enterprises in the current economic conditions are shown. Formulated important conditions for ensuring the competitiveness of modern enterprises. The concept of enterprise strategy is considered. Considered and formulated stages of development of competitive strategies for retailers. Defined objectives of competitive strategy. Reasonable factors to improve the competitiveness of enterprises through strategic management. The modern mechanisms of improving the competitiveness of the enterprise through strategic management are investigated. Recommendations are given for choosing a competitive strategy depending on the format of a commercial enterprise. Recommendations are given for choosing a competitive strategy depending on the period during which the strategy is in effect. The use of the proposed activities and strategies allows to achieve unity of action of all components and chains of business processes; introduce an effective competitiveness management system taking into account the customer-oriented innovation orientation and the demands of the present; transform the competitive policy and competitive potential of a retailer.
competitiveness, factors of competitiveness, increase competitiveness, retail, market, trading company, strategy, competitive strategy.
JEL classification: D410
UD classification: 338