Nike case : hitting the wall
Case study - 3 pages - Business strategy
A firm's success depends on its social legitimacy. Usually, in the consumer's mind, the importance of a firm relies on what it can bring to the society. Therefore, for Nike, relocations basically mean that the company takes away jobs from US citizens. Moreover, Nike's labor scandals have...
Supply chain management
Dissertation - 26 pages - Management
Every organization with a service or manufacturing entity needs a robust supply chain management in order to gain and maintain a competitive advantage within supply chain alliances and partnerships. An independent firm on its own may not have all the resources to match its competitors. But by...
The Pro's and Con's of Globalization
Essay - 4 pages - Economy general
Globalization gives companies access to new markets, thus facilitating a process wherein one can choose to produce, buy resources or sell in different countries according to their specific attributes. Multinational company outsourcing creates jobs in countries where the wages are lower compared...
The impact of digital on Sport Brands
Worksheets - 3 pages - Services marketing
Sport has become an important part of people's lives in the 20th century, whether they are practising a particular sport or following sporting events, more or less closely. Today in France, 34 million people 'practice a sport' and 15 million are registered. And in terms of sports...
Micky Pant's strategy: An innovative tool in Reebok advertising policy
Case study - 16 pages - Services marketing
Vice-President of global marketing at Reebok, Micky Pant, implemented a renewal of Reebok branding strategy, especially by developing new media concepts. He was the coordinator of several marketing campaigns, such as the tremendous "Terry Tate, Office linebacker" TV ads, presented in 2003 during...
Mark & Spencer: Company overview, market and competition
Thesis - 5 pages - Management
Marks & Spencer is a British retailer. Its head office is located in City of Westminster, London, England. It is the largest clothing retailer in UK. It was founded by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer. Mark & Spencer is 43rd largest retailer in the world. Marks & Spencer have been for more than a...
Consequences of PPR's acquisition of Puma
Thesis - 12 pages - Business strategy
We will study and analyze the acquisition by PPR group of German sporting goods company Puma which was finalized in August 2007. We will discuss the following issues and concerns: -Who are these groups? What are their core businesses? -What reasons led to the takeover? What justification is...
Analysis of the Strategic Marketing of Quicksilver
Case study - 37 pages - Services marketing
For almost 40 years, Quiksilver has designed, produced and distributed clothing, accessories and related products designed to target young and active surfboarders. It is currently the world leader in the surfing gear market with its worldwide development, communication and organization strategy...
Multi-field approaches of the company: Strategy of Adidas
Thesis - 16 pages - Business strategy
The choice of the international group Adidas has imposed itself. Indeed, we wanted to get better acquainted with the sports market since it has steadily increased over the past years. It still represents a certain future and substantial market share in the market of sporting goods. The company's...
Management report: The Clarins group
Case study - 16 pages - Management
In 1954, Jacques Courting opened beauty salons in France under the name of Clarins. To complement the activities of these institutions and to benefit all women with his long experience, Jacques Courting decided to create effective products to be used at home in the early 1960s. The team included...
Nike's brand building strategy
Case study - 6 pages - Management
Nike, one of the best known brands in the world, was established in the United States in 1972 by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman. The name 'Nike' owes its origin to the Greek goddess of victory, Athena Nike. In 1971, a graphic art student created the logo that became the memorable logo of...
Benetton: Strategic evaluation
Case study - 39 pages - Business strategy
Benetton is an internationally recognized empire. In this document we are going to discuss about different strategies of group development and the current status of Benetton and its holding company, Edizione. Benetton and Edizione are groups in a perpetual pace of growth. It is difficult to...
The opposing strategies of H&M and Zara: 'No Communication' versus 'Masstige'
Case study - 6 pages - Management
According to the information on the internet, only garments would soon no longer be sufficient for the market. Thus the major textile companies have engaged themselves in decorating/home decors. Indeed, in 2009, H&M launched its furniture department with the best set of linens. On this particular...
Execution of a public relation plan for Adidas
Essay - 4 pages - Management
The company, ComCom is an agency of council in communication which was established in 1992 and worked mainly with famous brands of sports. The work consisted of developing the public image of what is being chosen and to create a relationship of trust, of regard and adhesion on the behalf of this...
Adidas: the role of woman in the future of the sport: strategy marketing to target the new market of the women
Case study - 8 pages - Services marketing
Sport has become an important aspect in the lives of people. This is due to the changes and innovations that are increasing in this area. It has to meet the needs of consumers' of sporting brands through several different products on the market of sport. Today, Adidas is one of the biggest...
Sensory Marketing - Nike
Case study - 4 pages - Sensorial marketing
How to attract a consumer who is more and more inclined to buy online without getting up from his sofa while being able to compare prices directly between the different brands? Nike, a brand recognised internationally for its sports products and especially its "sneakers", has identified the issue...
International strategy of Burberry
Case study - 20 pages - Services marketing
The Burberry brand is part of the luxury industry, so it is susceptible to all the changes and developments affecting that industry. Currently this sector has taken a beating with the economic crisis owing to the decline in tourism and stock shares are on the wane with most customers lying low...
Mega-Sport Events: Impact on Women Opportunities in Sponsorship and Their Brand Image
Dissertation - 34 pages - Sport marketing
"Sport has the power to change the world," declared Nelson Mandela in his famous speech at the first Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco in 2000. According to research done by A.T. Kearney, the global sports market is worth somewhere between $480 billion to $620 billion. Over and above the huge...
Porter's five forces, PESTEL and SWOT analysis - Puma France
Case study - 6 pages - Sport marketing
"Puma SE is a German company specializing in the manufacture of sporting goods founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler, older brother of Adolf Dassler founder of Adidas, and based in Herzogenaurach in Bavaria." This brand certainly manufactures sporting goods but its greatest strength lies in the...
Analysis of the care product market for men
Case study - 5 pages - Services marketing
Introduction The first cosmetics product for men was developed in 1985 at the laboratory of Biotherm. L'Oreal was 17 years ahead of its main competitors (such as Vichy and Clarins) when it launched first products for men accompanied by the revolutionary slogan: "Men have skin, this is new." Now...
Strategic Marketing Plan: Case Zara
Case study - 16 pages - Business strategy
Founded by Armancio Ortega, the first Zara shop was opened in downtown Coruna in Spain in 1975. With this brand, he wanted to create stylish clothing inspired by the great fashion houses but at affordable prices. The brand proved to very successful and led to the creation of the company Inditex...
Commercial communication: strategy marketing, between H&M and ZARA
Essay - 33 pages - Services marketing
It is almost impossible to meet a young woman who does not have a range, a top, a prop, or a gloss signed H & M. As the brand is present in most women's wardrobes, it was decided to analyze the Swedish clothing giant Hennes and Mauritz. H & M (Hennes and Mauritz) is now present in the world,...
Analysis of the purchase of Puma by PPR
Case study - 22 pages - Services marketing
PPR is a multinational group known and recognized worldwide for prestigious brands like Gucci. In 2007 it decided to make Puma its new prey. Indeed, PPR is a group which is accustomed to growing by acquiring companies in growing and very profitable sectors. The group was gradually built up by...
Written Company Report: Performance of Abercrombie & Fitch
Case study - 19 pages - Business strategy
Over the years, the retail industry has seen remarkable changes arising from the need to withstand the pace of the dynamic customer preferences, tastes and awareness in the wake of global interconnectdness. A definite revelation of the trend is that of the success story of Abercrombie & Fitch...
Analysis of the Zara company
Case study - 15 pages - Services marketing
Dismantling of trade barriers: Socio-cultural trend: The consumer demand for branded goods at low prices. Today, we must consider the fact that more people are sensitive to fashion trends. Environmental trend:Today the focus on environmental pollution is steadily increasing with depth research to...
Success and Failure of Foreign Market Entries
Case study - 18 pages - Educational studies
Foreign marketing involves exchanging goods and services between various different national markets (Salman par 1). The marketing activities are coordinated and integrated across various countries that relate with each other in business. In order for a company to fit well in foreign markets, it...
Decathlon Group: Sports Megastore
Market study - 7 pages - Business strategy
"Decathlon is a major French sporting goods chain store, with stores located throughout the world. It started with a shop near Lille, France in 1976. The retailer stocks a wide range of sporting goods, from tennis racquets to advanced scuba diving equipment, usually in large superstores....
Promoting, Sponsorship, Use of Celebrities and Social Advertisements
Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies
A green car or an environmentally friendly car refers to a car that consumes less fuel or uses energy that is friendly to the environment (Becker, 2010). Hybrid cars, such as Toyota Prius use both gasoline and electronic sources of energy, and they are, therefore, able to produce higher mileage...
