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Company: Nordstrom Inc Expansion: Dubai. In this milestone, you will provide sufficient detail about expanding Nordstrom Inc. to Dubai, its costs, and its time frame to give a loan committee a firm sense of the proposed investment. You will also analyze the impact of the investment proposal on your business by explaining why now is the right time for this investment given the global context and how the investment is a good strategic fit with your company. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

II. Investment Project

Use this section to describe the investment for which you are seeking funding, including its costs and time frame. Describe the investment project in sufficient detail to give the loan committee a clear understanding of its parameters, the need for it, and the relevant financial metrics for success. Clarify what you propose to do, where, the marketplace need it will fill, and how success will be measured. Specify the resources required for the project, such as human resources, facilities, government approvals, intellectual property, access to natural resources, and other necessities. Mention the amount of the loan requested, and consider other resources needed, including sources for personnel, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance. Provide a proposed start date, anticipated economic life of the expansion, and criteria for deciding if, when, or how to exit. Justify these choices with appropriate financial metrics such as return on investment (ROI), payback period, and net present value (NPV).

III. Justification

This section should analyze the impact of the investment proposal on your business. Explain why now is an ideal time for this investment, considering the global economic environment. Reference external factors such as trade regulations, foreign currency fluctuations, emerging trends in foreign direct investment (FDI), and regional economic stability. Support your argument with evidence from recent global trade patterns, currency analyses, and FDI inflows that underpin the timing of the investment.

Discuss the strategic fit of the expansion with your company’s overall objectives. Address how it aligns with your organizational priorities and financial goals, using data from company reports and financial statements to support this. Demonstrate how the investment complements your core competencies, leveraging competitive advantages such as intellectual property, regional expertise, supplier networks, or organizational structure.

Further, analyze how the project fits within the broader microeconomic environment. For instance, identify whether the expansion addresses unmet demand for your key products or services within Dubai or helps you capture a new niche market. Evidence-based insights—such as market research, industry reports, and competitor analysis—should support these claims. Discuss how the project builds upon and enhances your company's strengths, potentially allowing for economies of scale, improved supply chain logistics, or brand recognition within the region.

This investment proposal aims not only to increase market presence but also to capitalize on regional growth opportunities, diversify revenue streams, and strengthen global competitiveness. It aligns with broader economic trends, including rising consumer spending in Dubai, a strategic hub for international trade, and growing demand for premium retail experiences.

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