Female Beauty in Japan: perceptions and evolutions
Thesis - 7 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Japan, is widely known for origami, the art of folding a kimono, ikebana and many such arts that require patience and discipline and seek to "beautify" the environment. However, in this document we will study the Japanese notion of beauty as it is applied to women. What does it mean to be...
Zara and H&M: Two models which try to bring luxury closer to the common consumer
Thesis - 11 pages - Services marketing
The European textile sector was one of the first victims of globalization and price discrimination. The most important textile markets are Europe (135 billion euros), U.S. (100 billion euros) and China followed by Japan (35 billion euros). In this hyper-competitive environment, brands like Zara...
Marketing strategy: Case of Lacoste
Case study - 28 pages - Services marketing
The famous crocodile brand established in 1930 continues to conquer new market shares. Indeed, its founder Rene Lacoste will follow step by step development of the enterprise, from the mere creation of a shirt stitched mesh that became so popular, will extend to the mass production of a range of...
Strategy of Chanel
Thesis - 10 pages - Business strategy
Created during the reign of Louis XIV in the seventeenth century, the luxury industry has grown over the years. Under the leadership of the Sun King and his minister Jean Baptiste Colbert, the best artists and craftsmen of Paris were assembled to produce premium quality goods. Over the decades,...
Marks and Spencer: Strategic marketing
Thesis - 15 pages - Services marketing
Marks and Spencer, a partnership formed in the late 1800s, is today one of the UK's leading retailers of clothing, food, home products and financial services. Employing 65,000 people, the company has 448 stores located throughout the UK, as well as a further 202 stores managed under...
Strategy of the IKEA group
Case study - 27 pages - Business strategy
Ingvar Kamprad, a young Swede, finished his studies in 1943. He quickly established a small company which he called IKEA. The acronym IKEA (Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd) is composed of the initials of his name, the name of his parents' farm and the name of his village. Initially, he...
The marketing mantra behind Coca- Cola's success
Case study - 14 pages - Business strategy
It is essential for a company to anticipate the reaction of its competitor before making a strategic decision. A strategy can be deemed effective based on the reaction it generates from the competitor. The essence of strategic thinking involves anticipating every move of the adversary, like in a...
Analysis of Christian Dior SA
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
In recent years, the luxury market has been experiencing a real boom. This boom is the consequence of the recent democratization of luxury brands. The democratization of luxury brands has made it possible to develop accessories that have become more accessible. This phenomenon has resulted in...
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...
Strategic study of Decathlon
Case study - 36 pages - Business strategy
For over a decade, the retail brand Decathlon, has been the European leader in the retail market for sporting goods. This dominance manifests itself in France as the popularity of the slogan: "A background form” and the growing number of superstores located mainly in the outskirts of cities,...
Decathlon: A Competitive and strategic study to develop recommendations to establish a specific communication in the bicycle market for women and children
Case study - 39 pages - Business strategy
Michael Leclercq established Decathlon in France in 1976. Decathlon was the first mass producer of sports equipment and caters to all a sportsman's needs whether he is an athlete or just a sports enthusiast. Decathlon is the leading innovator, producer and retailer of a broad range of sports...
Strategy of Nike (2008)
Case study - 11 pages - Business strategy
Nike is an American multinational, currently established internationally. Its activity is specialized in clothing, shoes and sports material. This company has been in competition for several years with large companies such as Adidas, Asics, and Reebok, and was unique with its perpetual...
Analysis of company: H&M
Case study - 38 pages - Services marketing
Large companies and major groups have a more enhanced transparent business strategy than small and medium sized ones. Some elements are present in our daily life, such as marketing campaigns, communications, advertising etc. They make us dream and we are passionate because they seem out of reach...
Chanel and the luxury market
Case study - 6 pages - Services marketing
A market can be called a luxury market when the products that are sold as part of this market satisfy several criteria such as being excellent quality, have a price perceived that is very high and that the product is a rarity. According to a research firm called Brain and Co, the luxury market...
The Zara universe
Case study - 30 pages - Services marketing
The Spanish clothing brand Zara Inditex belongs to the family group which represents 75% of the activity. Inditex is one of the largest distributors in the world of fashion. It has brands such as Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho and so on. It has nearly 2,000 stores in 57...
French large companies in the automobile sport
Market study - 8 pages - Business strategy
This is a summary on French companies in the fast paced world of motor sports. These companies include the likes of the Renault, Peugeot and Michelin. The Renault RS01 appeared at the Grand Prix of Great Britain in1977 with Jean-Pierre Jabouille driving. Initially, the Formula 1 project was...
The brand management and the example of Walt Disney
Case study - 8 pages - Management
The multinational company Walt Disney was founded in 1923 by Walt Disney. Today, it is one of the largest entertainment groups in the world. The company is located in the state of Delaware and is headquartered in Burbank, California. In 2005, the firm had more than 125,000 employees with a...
Acquisition of Rossignol by Quiksilver
Case study - 29 pages - Management
This document studies the acquisition of Rossignol by Quiksilver for several reasons. First, these two companies are working on a sector that affect us directly in order to know the area of recreation and outdoor sports sector, also called as 'outdoor'. Thus this study directly target...
The decision-making process of purchase of a solar panel at IDS Energy
Case study - 8 pages - Business strategy
We use hydrocarbon products in all areas of our everyday life, such as in the fields of transportation, production, clothing, and high technology. For the purpose of our study, we also include habitat and comfort. In recent years, the issue of sustainable development has been emphasized in...
General information on logistics
Case study - 8 pages - Logistics
Logistics is the set of operations that are intended to provide everything, from meeting the basic needs to live, move, fight and for the treatment and evacuation of personnel. It strikes a balance between the place, time and quantity of all necessary factors. Tactics and logistics are two...
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...
Integrated marketing communication: Promotional report for Kindle
Case study - 19 pages - Services marketing
This promotional plan is designed for Kindle, an eBook reader produced by Amazon. Three objectives have been set out for the year 2011. Making an impressive introduction of Kindle in the Australian market which establishes and increases brand awareness of Kindle is the first objective. Secondly,...
The success of the Barbie headstock
Case study - 4 pages - Services marketing
As an international star, and a doll dream for millions of little girls, this is the story of the famous doll, Barbie. Ruth Handler, the founder of Mattel (1945), wanted to create a new model doll accompanied by a range of clothing and accessories. Hence, she bought the patent of Bild...
Plan for marketing of Levi Strauss Signature in Europe
Essay - 13 pages - Services marketing
Levi Strauss Signature is a trademark of Levi Strauss. The company manufactures and sells denim and denim items for the whole family. The following marketing plan is related to a horizon of six months and one year in the launch of the brand in the three selected European countries of United...
Marketing Mix of Zara
Case study - 7 pages - Services marketing
Thanks to cheaper raw materials such as fabrics, Zara is able to offer models based on collections of top designers at a cost which is up to 10 times lower than those of designers such as Armani and Prada. The products offered, are thus, accessible to many people at very attractive rates, and...
Competitive Advantage of France in Haute Couture
Market study - 10 pages - Business strategy
What does "Haute Couture" mean? "Haute couture" is a French term, which means high fashion. This expression refers to the elegance and taste of clothing (P. Paccaud, 2004). France - and particularly Paris - can be considered the birthplace of fashion. It is the largest fashion center of...
Marketing Case Study: United Colors of Benetton
Essay - 6 pages - Services marketing
Advertising is not necessarily ethical. This does not mean that it is an area without scruples, but it's just that the practice is always characterized by exaggeration. Awareness of the product helps increase consumption, and sometimes even creating needs. In a world where principles do not...
Case study: Nike
Case study - 9 pages - Services marketing
Nike is the largest manufacturer of sports equipment in the world, and sponsors the greatest athletes globally. This American company, founded in 1972 by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman established this image, especially in the 1970s, in the context of the development of sports entertainment. In...
American Girl Company
Case study - 9 pages - Services marketing
The American Girl Company, formerly The Pleasant Company, is an independent subsidiary of Mattel that sells a collection of dolls worldwide, representing the history of America with 8 main characters. These "American Girls" are not just dolls. They target children in the age group 3 to 12...
Internal and external marketing analysis of the luxury brand Chanel
Case study - 6 pages - Services marketing
Today the luxury market is highly valued and is constantly evolving. Luxury has now permeated different sectors, to hit all the targets (especially women), from clothing to jewelry and alcohol. The diversity of choice in the range of products can reach the widest possible target....
