This case study focuses on how JD (part of JD Sports Fashion PLC), the UK’s leading retailer of fashionable sports and leisure wear, uses market research to support and develop its business. As a B2C retailer, JD’s performance depends on providing the most desirable brands and products at the right price and in the right locations to meet with the demands of the consumer. The group has also secured brands such as The Duffer of St George, Sergio Tacchini (under UK licence) and the fashion brands
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7/20/2015 Euromonitor International Analysis Back To Results Apparel and Footwear in the US Industry Overview | 15 May 2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY US apparel and footwear market continues to rebound Sales of apparel and footwear in the US continue to rebound, driven mainly by a combination of advances in digital innovation and dynamic growth in sportswear, which witnessed the highest current value growth of 8% in 2014. With the continued improvement of the US economy, Americans are more
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is one of the best-recognized brand in the United States and upholds well-known reputation internationally. One of the most important aspects of the business is loyalty and providing the best customer service to the customers. SWOT ANALYSIS Great multi-channel retail networkStrong brand Strong financial performanceLoyal customers | High level of inventory Geographic concentrationWeak inventory turnover rate | New store openings Product expansion Growing retail market in ChinaReorganization
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e-commerce market or online marketplace is rising and how brick retailers are viewing this as a chance to strategize their companies structure. In this case, Nordstrom's knows that Amazon is a competitor, they know that online business is a big part of the economy today and for the future, but they are differentiating themselves from them as an omni-channel merchant or "bricks and clicks" retailer. Erik Nordstrom makes clarity of this by saying that. “We’re not a price promotional retailer. ... The products
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4/11/2012 SOCIAL MEDIA - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FASHION BRNDS MARKETING IN CHINA Table of Contents Chapter 1 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Background 2 1.3 Rationale of the Research 2 1.4 Problem statement 3 1.5 Aim and Objectives 3 1.5.1 Aim of the Study 3 1.5.2 Objectives of the Study 3 1.5 Research Questions 4 1.7 Significance of the Research 5 1.8 Dissertation Structure 5 Chapter II 6 Literature Review 6 2.1 Introduction 6 2.2 Consumers’ decision making and Internet
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Innovation in the Fashion Industry: A Study of Four Cases 1 Table of Content Introduction Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 5 Page 6 Page 6 Page 8 Page 10 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 The history of fashion Major trends and developments in fashion Company Selection Analysis of the Companies House of Einstein Zara Fragile TOMS Conclusion Teamwork References Appendix 2 Introduction The history of fashion In order to fully
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that was rugged enough for everyday wear and tear, but chic enough to set a fashion trend. The company founded its success based on its lean manufacturing and mass customization principles. With many of the American companies now outsourcing their manufacturing processes to China, it became hard for Timbuk2 executives to ignore the labor cost benefits that Chinese manufacturing would provide. Dealing with different channels (wholesale/retailers, e-commerce, etc), Timbuk2 also had to find a way to improve
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Situation Analysis 6 2.1. Macro Environment 6 2.1.1. Regulatory 6 2.1.2. Political 6 2.1.3. Economic 7 2.1.4. Social & Cultural 7 2.1.5. Technological 8 2.1.6. Demographics 8 2.2. Micro Environment 9 2.2.1. Intermediaries & Distribution 9 2.2.2. Company 10 2.2.3. Suppliers 10 3. Product Category Review 10 3.1. General description 10 3.2. Sales trends 10 3.3. Distribution profile 12 3.4. Competitive Analysis 13
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Maureen Okoeguale Dfanni’s House of Fashion Final Course Project Report MKTG522 – Marketing Management Professor Lynne Pryor August 24th, 2015 DeVry University Table of Contents Executive Summary: …………………………………………………..3 Introduction: …………………………………………………………3 IMC Objectives: ……………………………………………………….4 Market Analysis: ………………………………………………………5 Communications Strategy Plans: …………………………………….6 Traditional Media: …………………………………………………….6 Internet: ……………………………………………………………….6 Direct Marketing: ……………………………………………………
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