this paper is to discuss the key strategic issues that LVMH face and establish some future recommendations that can be implemented in order for LVMH to remain successful in the luxury industry. In order to determine the key strategic issues a number of analysis tools were applied to the case study; they include Porter’s 5 forces model‚ SWOT analysis and PESTEL. It was found that the key strategic issues that LVMH face centred on diversification and vertical integration. A number of strategies have
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With sales of almost € 36 billion in the previous year‚ the LVMH group has truly earned its title as the world’s leading luxury products group. Founded in 1854 by French-born Louis Vuitton as a packing-case company exclusively using high-quality materials for maximum durability‚ the family-owned business has consistently increased its luxury over the years. More than a century later‚ Louis Vuitton acquired Hennessy‚ the market leader in the high-end spirits segments‚ which had previously merged with
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LVMH Passionate about creativity ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CONTENTS 02 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 06 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 08 INTERVIEW WITH ANTONIO BELLONI : THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR BRANDS LINKING HERITAGE AND MODERNITY 10 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 12 THE LVMH SHARE 14 REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 16 24 32 40 46 Wines & Spirits FASHION & LEATHER GOODS Perfumes & Cosmetics Watches & Jewelry SELECTIVE RETAILING 52 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 54 Exchanging‚ sharing‚ moving forward 55 Human Resources LVMH
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LVMH and Luxury Goods Marketing 1. Bernard Arnault has built LVMH into a luxury goods empire by making numerous acquisitions. Describe the strategy is being used here? Discuss why you agree or disagree with this type of strategy. If you disagree‚ what alternative tactics would you use? Actually Mr. Bernard Arnault‚ one of the richest men in the world who took control of LVMH in 1990‚ has been snapping up luxury brands during past two decades one after another. He has build LVMH into a
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81 avenue de la République 75543 PARIS Cedex 11 Tél: 01 49 23 57 24 Fax : 01 49 23 57 41 E-mail : ccmp@ccip.fr Internet : www.ccmp.fr LOUIS VUITTON : New product introductions vs. product availability P0304(GB) Par Valérie MOATTI - Pierre DUSSAUGE HEC - ESCP EAP Intégration CCMP : 2007 Licence d’utilisation accordée à : Grenoble Ecole de Management Pour ce produit‚ l’établissement acquéreur est autorisé à : • Diffuser le produit à l’ensemble du corps professoral de l’établissement dans le but
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LVMH and Luxury Goods Marketing 1. Bernaud Arnault has built LVMH into a luxury goods empire by making numerous acquisitions. What strategy is evident here? LVMH or more specifically Bernaud Arnault wants luxury items to appeal to everyone‚ not just the wealthy and elite as in the past. The major issue in doing this is to keep the core luxury consumers‚ which means still keeping the product exclusive or exclusive feeling‚ while making the product available to a larger market. LVMH has used licensing
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1. Country specific advantages are the advantages which can be captured by any producer in that particular country. For LVMH‚ which is originated from France‚ can benefit from some privileges of France: Country of Origin: ¡§Made in France¡¨ represents classics and quality so that people are loyal to the luxurious products manufactured in France. France is also a leading luxurious market worldwide which brings France reputation on high-end product. Good supply: Excellent and the best textiles
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LVMH 1) Strategic Position: They only have brands for the luxurious sector‚ they keep doing what they know. They do not venture out into brands that do not go under their aesthetic (They have “Star” Brands). Under the LVMH parent brand are strong brands‚ who can make their own decisions. They keep their brands separate from the LVMH. Value proposition: The drive for quality and high standard. Always up-to-date‚ expand brand online (nowness). Only group that has all luxury categories (but are cars
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yours truly for LV’s parent company‚ LVMH. It’s neither comprehensive nor perfect. It’s probably more waxing and idealistic‚ but you get the point. Ask questions in the comment section‚ and I’ll be sure to get back to you. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) – as traded on the Paris Stock Exchange (An ADR is available OTC in the US) Price (11/09): Market Cap: Dividend: Yield: 52 Week Hi/Lo: —– 74.90 EUR 36.7b EUR 1.60 EUR 2.14% 75.89/38.10 EUR LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton is the world’s
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GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE The Board of Directors is the strategy body of LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SA. The competence‚ integrity and responsibility of its members‚ clear and fair decisions reached collectively‚ and effective and secure controls are the ethical principles that govern the Board. The key priorities pursued by LVMH’s Board of Directors are enterprise value creation and the defense of the Company’s interests. LVMH’s Board of Directors acts as guarantor of the rights of each
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