LULULEMON CASE STUDY FEBURARY 9‚ 2013 Question # 1 SWOT Strengths: niche market leader‚ product technology‚ customer focused‚ quality‚ innovation‚ brand‚ corporate social responsibility‚ and sustainability Weaknesses: perceived female focus‚ Local centricity‚ price point‚ inventory‚ perceived as yoga only‚ distribution‚ and access to stores Opportunities: Product diversification‚ line expansion‚ accessories‚ leveraging perceived expertise‚ category leader‚ and expert Threats: Buyout
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Assignment 1 Case Study Lululemon 1. Considering the five forces of competition and how they direct the profit potential for a given industry‚ discuss how the forces help explain Lululemon’s performance. 2. The resource-based model assumes that each organization is a collection of resources and capabilities‚ which provide the basis for a firm‘s strategy and its primary source of above-average returns. Use this this model to outline Lululemon‘s core competencies and how their capabilities
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what it brings to lives of the individuals who work at Lululemon.” -Chip Wilson‚ Lululemon Athletica Founder MGMT 4P90 Lululemon Athlerica SHA LAI # 4181236 2013.June.24th. Table of Content Excusive Summery Lululemon Athletica (usually referred to simply as “Lululemon” or “Lulu”) is a Canadian athletic apparel store that specializes in comfortable‚ quality clothing. The products are specifically designed for an active style. Lululemon have developed a cult-like following among athletes
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Lululemon was founded by Chip Wilson who took a commercial yoga class in Vancouver and was immediately drawn in to the concept. After spending many years in the surf‚ skate‚ and snowboarding business‚ he found yoga was performed using cotton clothing and this seemed inappropriate because it neither removed sweat adequately nor did it allow for maximum flexibility. Given his passion and expertise in technical athletic fabrics‚ he began a movement in yoga clothing where he relied on feedback from yoga
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with narrow target market problem‚ Lululemon can use their current capabilities and facilities to produce a new line of product which is a market that features fitness lifestyle‚ for example‚ tennis clothing‚ volley ball wear‚ golf wear‚ even casualwear for who are interested in breathable clothes. Lululemon can fabrics‚ labor and facilities that they already had to produce so the marginal cost will be low. There isn’t a need of new factories or equipment. Lululemon should keep on focusing on women
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improved. Lululemon`s fastest wicking fabric is primarily used in running gear for women and men which the moisture wicking is inherent in the fabric so will last for the life of the garment. The analysis from porter`s five forces shows: Rivalry between established Competitors: Few competitors lead to moderate to low strength of force. The threat of entry: New competitors like Lotuswear are springing up to capitalized on the street wear trend lead to moderate to high strength of force. Buyer
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addressed first. While Lululemon perceived and projected their employee relation to be excellent‚ the truth was far from what it looked. Stokes (2008) has illustrated that Lululemon’s business model was based on raising the level of health for their staff and community. But sadly the employees were stressed to maintain positive emotions and also they did not have the freedom to voice their concerns (Beninger et al 2014). Few employees and the brand ambassadors has described Lululemon to be hypocritical
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option for Lululemon. France has a large population which includes several major urban centers which represent suitable targets for Lululemon’s marketing activities. As a developed economy with a robust economy‚ the average income in France is sufficiently high to afford high quality‚ high price products like Lululemon products. Finally‚ there is sufficiently developed technological and communication infrastructure to support a focused marketing campaign which will allow Lululemon to penetrate
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Marketing 111 – Major Project 5. The Target Consumer • Demographics Lululemon’s primary target customer is a sophisticated and educated woman who understands the importance of an active‚ healthy lifestyle. She is increasingly tasked with the dual responsibilities of career and family and is constantly challenged to balance her work‚ life and health. We believe she pursues exercise to achieve physical fitness and inner peace. As women have continued to embrace a variety
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leadership beliefs that guide the socially responsible practices at Lululemon athletica. Lululemon athletica is a Canadian athletic apparel retailer‚ Inspired at designing athletic wear for both men and women who participate in a variety of sport such as yoga‚ running‚ mountain climbing and cycling. Like all organizations leadership beliefs contributed to the behavior and attitudes for their performance and success in the long run. LUlulemon has succeeded in developing both a brand and a culture of customers
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