Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF KILLER JEANS
Killer Jeans
Parent Company
KewalKiran Clothing Limited
Category
Apparel and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Worship the night, Killer for her; What’s your cut?
USP
India’s first international denim brand. STP
Segment
Fashion conscious and trendy youth.
Target Group
Youth from the Urban upper and upper middle class
Positioning
Denim brand with an attitude. SWOT Analysis
1. Strong brand presence with over 1600 points of sale in the form of MBO’s with chains like Shopper’s Stop, Central, Lifestyle and their exclusive brand outlets like K-lounge in all Tier-1 cities. 2. Diversification into other product line like Killer Tees, innerwear, footwear, eyewear to make it a complete lifestyle brand. 3. Innovative ad-campaigns have made a strong connect with the youth which is their main target audience. 4. Brand has been termed as India’s first international denim wear brand with it exporting denim wear to Middle East, USA, Africa, South-East Asia since 1994. 5. Self-procurement and manufacturing facilities has been a great strength for the brand as it 5 units with an annual capacity of over 30 Strength lakh pieces
Weakness
1. Though the brand has stretched its portfolio with many diversifications it still has to heavily depend on denim wear for its
revenues. 2. The brand is facing increasing competition from the other sibling brands of the parent company like Lawman and Integriti which too are emerging in denim wear.
1. The company can look to expand its manufacturing capabilities in emerging markets which would be a great boost for the brand. 2. The brand can also start online stores for selling its merchandise as it has emerged as an effective medium for selling. 3. The brand effective in its advertising can also look at green Opportunity campaigns which is attracting a lot of attention these days.
1. The government tax policies on apparel are set to increase the unit cost. 2. Highly fragmented fashion industry which would involve low customer loyalty. 3. The entry of several international players in the retail industry Threats after opening up of FDI would also pose as a threat for the brand. Competition
1. Pepe Jeans 2. Levis Competitors 3. Diesel
doc_368946832.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF KILLER JEANS
Killer Jeans
Parent Company
KewalKiran Clothing Limited
Category
Apparel and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Worship the night, Killer for her; What’s your cut?
USP
India’s first international denim brand. STP
Segment
Fashion conscious and trendy youth.
Target Group
Youth from the Urban upper and upper middle class
Positioning
Denim brand with an attitude. SWOT Analysis
1. Strong brand presence with over 1600 points of sale in the form of MBO’s with chains like Shopper’s Stop, Central, Lifestyle and their exclusive brand outlets like K-lounge in all Tier-1 cities. 2. Diversification into other product line like Killer Tees, innerwear, footwear, eyewear to make it a complete lifestyle brand. 3. Innovative ad-campaigns have made a strong connect with the youth which is their main target audience. 4. Brand has been termed as India’s first international denim wear brand with it exporting denim wear to Middle East, USA, Africa, South-East Asia since 1994. 5. Self-procurement and manufacturing facilities has been a great strength for the brand as it 5 units with an annual capacity of over 30 Strength lakh pieces
Weakness
1. Though the brand has stretched its portfolio with many diversifications it still has to heavily depend on denim wear for its
revenues. 2. The brand is facing increasing competition from the other sibling brands of the parent company like Lawman and Integriti which too are emerging in denim wear.
1. The company can look to expand its manufacturing capabilities in emerging markets which would be a great boost for the brand. 2. The brand can also start online stores for selling its merchandise as it has emerged as an effective medium for selling. 3. The brand effective in its advertising can also look at green Opportunity campaigns which is attracting a lot of attention these days.
1. The government tax policies on apparel are set to increase the unit cost. 2. Highly fragmented fashion industry which would involve low customer loyalty. 3. The entry of several international players in the retail industry Threats after opening up of FDI would also pose as a threat for the brand. Competition
1. Pepe Jeans 2. Levis Competitors 3. Diesel
doc_368946832.docx