1.S.W.O.T. Analysis
Strengths
• In many invents is the biggest sponsor
• Strong management team
• Brand recognition and reputation
• Diversity and variety in products offered on the web
(footwear, apparel, sporting equipment, etc.)
• Strong control over its own distribution channel
• No bad reputation like child labor or environment pollution
• In the Soccer industry, Adidas has a stronghold
Weaknesses
• High prices in some products
• E-commerce is limited to USA
• The direct sale to consumers is creating conflicts with its own
resellers
• Online customer service not "helpful" or easy to find
Opportunities
• Increase female participation in athletics “Adidas by Stella
McCartney”
• Collaborate with other online retailers to offer Adidas
products
• Possibility of outsourcing the web development and e-commerce
to a third party developer
Threats
• Nike's strong reputation in the footwear and apparel industry
• Negative image created by the sponsored athletes (i.e. Kobe
Bryant and his sexual assault case)
• Increase in the Price of Raw materials
• Continuing challenges in import/export duties
2. S.W.O.T ANALYSIS
STRENGTH
. Worldwide presence in 200 countries
. Long list of product line
-football
-running
-basketball, etc
. Focus on performance development and technological
development
. Sponsorship to various sports and events like Olympic, street
ball, soccer, tennis, etc.
. Brand reputation in achieving sports performance products
. Largest market share in Europe
WEAKNESS
. Limited exposure to U.S market
. Limited budget allocation to advertisement
. Few influential athletes in brand ambassador portfolio
. Poor add agency
. Poor customer service
OPPORTUNITIES
. Has a great opportunity to expand international market like
retail outlet and e-commerce.
. Positive and increasing market trends increase through the