Mauritz (H&M) is a fast-fashion global leader in the fashion industry. Hence‚ to have a holistic sustainable development point of view‚ we will examine and address the Marco-environment by looking at PESTEL analysis framework. The competitive forces within the fashion industry will also be revealed throughout the Porter Five Forces Model. PESTEL ANALYSIS Case Evidence Positive (Opportunities) Neutral Negative (Threats) POLITICAL factors: Critical observation faced from the public on H&M’s overseas
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1947) is the son of Erling Persson who founded the Swedish fashion company Hennes & Mauritz (H&M). Persson was born the same year‚ 1947‚ as H&M. His father‚ Erling‚ was the son of a butcher in Västerås‚ an hour or so outside of Stockholm. Stefan Persson chairs the hugely successful clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB‚ a company founded by his father in Sweden in 1947. Known informally as "H&M‚" the international chain of nearly 900 stores has mastered the art of delivering cheap
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which must sign H&M’s “behavior code” for ex in 2006 implementation of an agreement with Procter and Gamble (one on its providers) stipules that H&M can control P&G activities and all its fabrication process. ing high wages. That ability of adaptation shows that H&M can diversify its production and targets specific consumers: its factories make sportswear‚ masculine and feminine clothes‚ as well as accessories or lingerie. The role of advertisement is extremely important in H&M’s strategy. The
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1. Question 1 Evaluate the external environment in which H & M operates in. 1.1. PESTEL Analysis 1.1.1. Political As companies begin to expand globally‚ it needs to understand the laws of each country. Since each country regulations are different‚ its needs to take special consideration before entering and investing into a new market in order to prevent violating any of them. This is especially true when regulations involving imports and exports are affected. While the restrictions of goods
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Based on its understanding of customer‚ a company develops its marketing mix. Marketing creation of customer interest and retention of customers if this can be done at a profit. H&M spends a hefty 4 percent of revenue on marketing as valuable investment. At current sale level‚ the chain is the largest apparel retailer in Europe. H&M is not just a store chain; it is a money-making machine. The marketing orientation vs production orientation Marketing orientation companies focus on customer needs
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Tangibles (Physical appearance) At the first glance‚ H&M has a simple and clear design. (Appendix A) In the shop‚ different products are classified into different categories and there are clear directional signs which are easy for customers to find out what they need. (Appendix B) Also‚ the price tags are explicit and detailed for customers to understand. (Appendix C) Besides‚ the fitting rooms are located next to the cashiers which bring convenience to customers allowing them to pay right away
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1. About H&M (1) H&M history -H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB comprises five different independent brands – H&M‚ COS‚ Monki‚ Weekday and Cheap Monday. The H&M Group has a total of approximately 2‚700 stores all over the world. -From a single womenswear store in 1947 to a global company offering fashion for the whole family and their home‚ under the brand names of H&M‚ COS‚ Monki‚ Weekday‚ Cheap Monday and H&M Home. -2012 H&M plans to open in Bulgaria‚ Latvia‚ Malaysia‚ and Mexico and via franchise
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H&M & Z A R A Date: 24/10 2008 Table of contents Introduction p. 3 Zara Company presentation p. 3 Generic strategies p. 3 & 4 Growth strategies p. 4 & 5 Pest analysis p. 5 & 6 Value chain p. 6 & 7 SWOT analysis p. 7 & 8 Price / quality Grid p. 8 H&M Company presentation p. 9 Generic strategies p. 9 Growth strategies p. 10 PEST analysis p. 10 & 11 Value chain p. 11 & 12 SWOT analysis p. 12 Zara
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Products range they deal in H&M brand deals in: • Assecories • Suitning for women& men • High volume fashion basics for men&women • Swimwear • Nightwear • Underwear • Ladies Footwear • Cosmetics • Childrenwear • Children apparel 2. Identify Customers (Consumers) H&M brand’s customers are: • Men • Women • Teenagers • Children 3. Identify Means of Competition (Why will consumer buy the products??) H&M retail stores have products that are High Fashionable & Quality at low prices. H&M has advanced technology
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Mauritz AB (H&M). We will analyse on it using PESTEL‚ Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT to get a clear concept of what H&M is today and where it can go. This positioning will be helpful in strategy designing. Company activities H&M was established in Västerås‚ Sweden in 1947 by Erling Persson. We now sell clothes and cosmetics in around 2.200 stores around the world. * H&M offers fashion and quality at the best price * H&M offers fashion for women‚ men‚teenagers and children. * H&M also
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