Management‚ Economics and Strategic Research [pic] BRAND MANAGEMENT MK 3214 Individual Assignment Theme: “Zara” brand Instructor: Elmira Bogoviyeva Written by: Tulegenova Aigerim - 20071441 [pic] Abstract The focus of this paper is to analyze the one of the most popular brand name called Zara. And while reading this report there can arise a question about what is so special about Zara? The challenge is that it is a brand. It is worth pointing out that this is a well known brand in the retail
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References: Zara and Benetton: Comparison of two business models. 2010. [e-book] p. 10. Available through: Google Scholar [Accessed: 25 Nov 2013]. Fast Zara‚ F. 2013. Fast Zara‚ Fast Fashion - Research Paper - Wendyrosa. [online] Available at: http://www.studymode.com/essays/Fast-Zara-Fast-Fashion-813110.html [Accessed: 25 Nov 2013]. Hbswk.hbs.edu Netessine‚ K. and Netessine‚ K. 2013. Business Model
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Case Study: Zara-Fast Fashion Case Summary: Inditex is the parent company of six different apparel retailing chains that includes Massimo Dutti‚ Pull and Bear‚ Bershka‚ Stradivarius‚ Oysho‚ and‚ most importantly‚ Zara. Zara has historically been the most profitable of the chains‚ operating 282 stores in 32 countries at the end of 2001 (Ghemawat & Nueno‚ 2006). The other five chains that are operated by Inditex have not matched the growth capabilities or revenue of Zara. Zara’s apparel offers
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L’ Oreal External Analysis (Dutch Market) Environmental Analysis: Demographics: There are several demographic changes in the Netherlands which influence the Dutch market. * Fast aging of population * Fast growing segments now are 25 or older * Increasing number of Dutch women work outside home * Dutch women are delaying childbirth Economics: Due to these demographic trends‚ Dutch women are becoming more self-confident and independent. Thus they have more disposable income
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[pic] CONTENTS 1. Introduction 3 2. Zara as Company 4-5 3. Zara’s Model of Operation 6 4. Company’s Structure
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3.1 HISTORY and BACKGROUND ZARA is the flagship chain store for the Spanish Inditex Group owned by Amancio Ortega‚ who also brands such as Massimo Dutti and Bershka. It was first open in 1975 in La Coruna‚ Galicia‚ Spain. Originally a lingerie store‚ then the product range expanded to incorporate women’s fashion‚ menswear and children’s clothes (5). The international adventure began in 1988‚ opened its first foreign store in Oporto‚ Portugal. The market growth remained mysterious and it kept growing
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demonstrated by its ability to 1) identify global awareness of market trends and consumer demand‚ 2) identify and comply with environmental and regulatory requirements/enhancements‚ 3) analyze the impact of innovative projects and identify how these external influences directly impact the strategies implemented thus reducing competitive rivalry and competitors ability to take the lead in product substitution. Threats of Competitive Rivalry Socio-Economic Concerns Two major detriments to
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Zara competitiveness as highlighted in number 4 managed to travel globally successfully. As 55% of Zara revenues coming from abroad‚ one can see that Zara was successful in migrating its competitiveness globally. By adapting to each culture‚ Zara has managed to position itself differently in different market. Zara strategy of opening one store for information gathering in the initial phase of entering a new market is one of its key strength points. By starting with such "information gathering" store
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Developing innovative products/services for broad range of customers Zara creates a “fast fashion” concept which getting designs to customers quickly. It has more style than Gap‚ faster growth than Target‚ and logistical expertise rivaling Wal-Mart. 2. Significant investments in Marketing‚ Technology Development‚ Procurement & Customer Service ZARA takes just two weeks to get a new design from drawing board to store floor. ZARA invested much in developing its technology like e-business and ERP
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The middle-aged mother buys clothes at the Zara chain because they are cheap‚ while her daughter aged in the mid-20s buys Zara clothing because it is fashionable. Clearly‚ Zara is riding two of the winning retail trends - being in fashion and low prices - and making a very effective combination out of it. Much talked about‚ especially since its parent company’s IPO in 2001‚ often admired‚ sometimes reviled‚ but hardly ever ignored‚ Zara has been an interesting case study for many other retailers
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