Business, 10.05.2021 18:10 joho38

The Organic Towel Company (OTC) employs 400 workers at its facility in Liverpool, England, where the firm has been manufacturing 100% organic cotton towels for five years. OTC sells towels in the United Kingdom primarily to boutique hotels and specialty retail stores, as well as to individual consumers through the company's . Recently, OTC managers attended a trade show in London where they made contact with numerous foreign market managers. OTC received a request from Earth Waves, an organic clothing store in Toronto, Canada, for a large order of towels. OTC had not been looking into expanding, but firm managers are seriously considering the opportunity to reach a global niche market with their towels. Which of the following questions must be evaluated by OTC managers as a first step to exporting?
A) What are the risks involved in exporting OTC towels to Earth Waves?
B) Do Canadian towel companies have a high success rate when they export?
C) Will OTC save money on domestic marketing by exporting?
D) How can OTC adapt its distribution strategy in Canada?

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