In the era of globalization and highly competitive business world, it is the goals and desire of every company to take a good portion of market share for their products in the market place. People in different geographic locations are more connected ever than before with advancement of internet and air travels. Online blogs, YouTube and social networking web sites have changed new socio culture across demographics especially in younger generations. Consequently, consumers are also becoming well informed about the brand and products, value conscious and their purchase decision are made beyond the quality of product and its face value alone.
The aim of this study is to analyze the key concepts of Toms Shoes Company marketing strategies and important factors that influence the success of this relatively new shoes company under current market environment. Toms is a shoes company that gives a new pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair of shoes a customer purchases. The company was founded in 2006 by an American entrepreneur who inspired to start a shoes company after his visit to Argentina where he saw shoes giving movement by non-profit organizations. Tom’s shoes have captured the hearts and mind of many customers because its strategies and well executed actions and the company is gradually growing in relatively short period of time.
Introduction to the company and industry
In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie assisted children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One Mycoskie's main reason is a disease called podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease. Also known as "Mossy Foot", Podoconiosis is a form of elephantiasis that affects the
