Ateneo De Manila University Rockwell Center, Makati City GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MBA Program STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PAPER XTEP Company Advised by: Professor Winnie M. Constantino Prepared by: LIN LI April 11th, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 I. COMPANY BACKGROUND..………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 1
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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 willing to spend on discretionary apparel such as swimwear as well as apparel accessories
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inherent in globalization – this paper examines the various difficulties and complexities companies face as they seek to balance both company performance and good corporate citizenship in today’s global world. 1. The Athletic Footwear Industry The athletic footwear industry experienced an explosive growth in the last two decades. In 1985, consumers in the United States alone spent $5 billion and purchased 250 million pair of shoes.2 In 2001,
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Nike Case Analysis 1 Nike Case Analysis Contents I. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................3 II. Conclusions of Nike Core Marketing Strategy .......................................................................................................3 2.1. Pros: ........................................................................................
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barriers. International trade regulations The trade regulations in China are formulated in accordance with the "Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China" in order to maintain foreign trade order and fair competition and to protect domestic industry. In 2011, Nike has difficulties to highlight the deep problems businesses face in manufacturing in China, particularly at a time of sharply rising costs and a stiffening legal environment. In its first country-specific supply chain report, which
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appearance (apparel, equipment, and gear), verbal behavior and interaction (whether they were speaking to each other, time length of interactions. This particular technique of observation is effective for documenting group data and focusing on patterns of group behavior Adler and Adler (1994:384). Passive participation yielded clues about attitudes and rules of participation, the structure and functions of the facilities, including the periphery services they rendered. For example, most of the fitness
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engaged the help of Bowerman who was interested in developing a lightweight running shoe. The business started as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS). First year sales totalled $8,000. In 1972, BRS introduced a new brand of athletic footwear called Nike, named for the Greek winged goddess of victory and the company was renamed to Nike in 1978. Nike is now the world’s most competitive sports and fitness company. Its headquarters are in Beaverton, Oregon, but the company has expanded its horizons to every corner
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Nike Corporate Team Case Executive Summary Nike has dominated the athletic apparel industry since its inception in 1964. Nike has been the industry leader for many decades and they still are finding new ways to grow. Through innovation and exceptional marketing Nike has become one of the best companies in the world. The history of Nike will help us understand how it became the successful company we know today. All companies are not without problems and competitive edges above the competition.
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1. INDUSTRY BACKGROUND The term footwear covers a vast range of products made from many different materials. Boots, shoes, sandals, slippers and clogs are made wholly or partly of rubber, synthetic and plastics materials, canvas, rope and wood. In fact, in 2007, rubber and plastics footwear made up 53% of the pie whereas leather footwear accounted for 14% only with the remaining 33% of the footwear made of textile and other types of materials. In recent years, the footwear industry has become
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from Total Gym, to Zumba, to P90X, or yoga, America has been embracing one exercise fad after another for decades. And because each fad seems to require its own unique workout apparel and equipment, several companies have made it the primary focus of their businesses to provide for this ever-growing market. One of the industry leaders in this business model is NIKE. According to NIKE’s official website, by 2011 the company employed over 40,000 people worldwide, and operated in more than 160 countries
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