Week 2 Excercise - Topshop SWOT Analysis (Please add your points by editing the blog) Strengths: * hit-the-trend styles * affordability * accessibility - store coverage all over the country * availability in clothes range * numerous choices in product lines * numerous options in collections and styles‚ e.g. vintage boutigues * choices at multiple price points - for different choices of styles and qualities * store space (especially the London Oxford flagship)
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BARNEYS MARKETING PLAN Executive summary Barneys is planning to extend the target market by embracing budget fashionistas as well as current target customers who are fashion connoisseurs with a high disposable income and cutting-edge taste. It is because‚ according to Spending Pulse‚ Sales of luxury goods fell 27.6% in December 2009 compared with December 2008 including credit cards and cash. The pullback in luxury spending due to the deteriorating economy brought about a sharp slowdown and a
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1. What factors have led to higher prices in Europe than in the United States for Hilfiger merchandise? What problems might Hilfiger encounter by having higher prices in Europe than in the United States? The European and American market definitely has a major clash‚ for it was stated in the case that their demands are opposite from each other. Well‚ the European market seems to be more demanding in terms of product selection‚ variety‚ material and collection. As mentioned‚ there have been special
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both internal and external influences on marketing planning‚ as well as a review of the plan itself. II. The product Collection Topshop is all about refusing to be pigeonholed. Each customer is an individual and relies on the brand to deliver everything from basics to cutting-edge trends. It’s the broad spectrum of ever-changing co lections that keep Topshop ahead of the style game. Mainline Topshop’s Mainline range is a one-stop shop for the seasonal wardrobe. Created by an in-house design
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were seen in new fashions and the consumer did not want to wait another season for this trend forcing retailers to bring the production forward. Ex-Brand Director for Topshop‚ Jane Shepherdson explained that when Sienna wore a gilet they had to pull them forward fast. Sienna was creating boho in the autumn when retailers such as Topshop had expected it to be a trend for Spring. Having to pull the production forward and get them into stores quicker was a process named fast fashion. (Wikipedia‚ 2014)
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ARCADIA GROUP – EXPANSION IN ASIA Owing to their thriving economies‚ the world today is viewing Asian markets with a new found awareness and interest. Led by China and India‚ South East Asian countries are coming into their own‚ and proving to be attractive destinations for major global retailers to expand their market share. After conducting a strategic analysis of the Arcadia Group‚ it became clear that in order to maintain its distinctiveness and profitability‚ the company needs to tap into the
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to be a monopoly or left with just a few firms in the market‚ and allowing them to grow rapidly by having all the sales in the market and creating barrier to entry for the market. So for example if the UK is using the Euros‚ Jack Wills or Topman/Topshop will be able to reduce their cost of production because they export a lot of clothing to the Europe‚ so if they don’t have to pay the transection cost‚ it will lower the total cost‚ which provides better profit margin‚ and will allow them to compete
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Strategic Management Assignment 2 Company Strategic Analysis – ASOS Alina Yarovaya BAMA 3.1 Assessor: Kevin Hefferman Contents Page 1. Introduction 2. Online Fashion Retail Macro Analysis 3. Competitive Strategy of ASOS 4. ASOS Resources and Capabilities 5. Strategic Options 5.1 Strategy Evaluation 6. Conclusion
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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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to take advantage of new opportunities. In this paper‚ the main focus is to evaluate the contextual challenges and opportunities to the strategic leadership of Marks and Spencer in the global competition. In addition‚ the comparison to H&M‚ Zara‚ Topshop and Uniqlo about the organization leadership will be mentioned. Fashion industry has been crowded by many big brand names and Marks and Spencer has struggled to maintain its leading position. Therefore‚ it is necessary to find out the most appropriate
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