Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF GAP
GAP
Parent company
Gap inc.
Category
Apparel and accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and retail
Tagline/ slogan
For every generation there's a Gap; Away we go
Usp
One store for the complete family STP
Segment
Everyday clothes and accessories
Target group
Premium segment brand for all age groups
Positioning
Complete family store SWOT analysis
1. Gap has strong dealership teamwork thus it is able to reach its customers all around the world. 2. Good working knowledge and experience makes GAP adapt to new trends easily. 3. GAP products are durable and long lasting. 4. Gap has a section for baby products which are always in demand despite market fluctuations. 5. GAP has over 3,250 stores in worldwide with over 140,000 employees worldwide 6. Excellent brand recall through good marketing through TV, print Strength and online media
1. Intense competition in the apparel segment mans limited market share and high brand switching also Weakness 2. Still hasn’t penetrated into the emerging economies market
1. Gap’s new ventures in China and Europe can be profitable to the company 2. Boost sales through online promotion and shopping on the brand Opportunity 3. Tie-up with fashion houses and expansion through more stores
1.Brands offering more fashionable clothing at better value 2. Rapid changing fashion trends Threats 3.Rising production costs can put a dent in the profits of the brand Competition
1. H&M 2. Forever21 3. Inditex(Zara) Competitors 4. Primark
doc_507592468.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF GAP
GAP
Parent company
Gap inc.
Category
Apparel and accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and retail
Tagline/ slogan
For every generation there's a Gap; Away we go
Usp
One store for the complete family STP
Segment
Everyday clothes and accessories
Target group
Premium segment brand for all age groups
Positioning
Complete family store SWOT analysis
1. Gap has strong dealership teamwork thus it is able to reach its customers all around the world. 2. Good working knowledge and experience makes GAP adapt to new trends easily. 3. GAP products are durable and long lasting. 4. Gap has a section for baby products which are always in demand despite market fluctuations. 5. GAP has over 3,250 stores in worldwide with over 140,000 employees worldwide 6. Excellent brand recall through good marketing through TV, print Strength and online media
1. Intense competition in the apparel segment mans limited market share and high brand switching also Weakness 2. Still hasn’t penetrated into the emerging economies market
1. Gap’s new ventures in China and Europe can be profitable to the company 2. Boost sales through online promotion and shopping on the brand Opportunity 3. Tie-up with fashion houses and expansion through more stores
1.Brands offering more fashionable clothing at better value 2. Rapid changing fashion trends Threats 3.Rising production costs can put a dent in the profits of the brand Competition
1. H&M 2. Forever21 3. Inditex(Zara) Competitors 4. Primark
doc_507592468.docx