Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF POLO RALPH LAUREN
Polo Ralph Lauren
Parent Company
Ralph Lauren
Category
Apparel and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Get Involved volunteer exceed
USP
Quality products STP
Segment
Fashion conscious men and women.
Target Group
Urban upper and upper middle class families.
Positioning
Complete fashionable lifestyle brand. SWOT Analysis
1.The network of Ralph Lauren's retail stores focuses on showcasing the "World of Ralph Lauren" by offering a wide selection of luxury products to customers. 2. Polo Ralph Lauren is a leading global player in the design, distribution and marketing of lifestyle products such as men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories, fragrances and home furnishing. 3. Ralph Lauren's retail arm operates through a chain of over 325 retail and factory outlet stores, in addition to the company's online store. 4. Its marketing campaign in Europe which involved 4D mapping was Strength the most innovative marketing campaign
1. Lawsuit by Levis affected brand image Weakness 2. Fake imitations and replica products affecting margins and sales 3. The cost margins for the brand are unstable due to buying and
selling in different currencies
1. Foray in emerging markets like India with FDI in retail opening up 2. The brand can drive more growth and sales through e-tailing 3.The private label partnership would enable the brand get into Opportunity important tie-ups which is a must for future growth
1. The bargaining power of suppliers is more in case of Polo because a large section of the revenues come from strategic licenses over which the company has no operational control 2.Changes in exchange rates can cause a serious concern related to foot-traffic and will affect prices 3.The highly fragmented fashion industry ensures that there is high Threats bargaining power of buyers Competition
1. Diesel 2.Armani Competitors 3.US Polo
doc_904191017.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF POLO RALPH LAUREN
Polo Ralph Lauren
Parent Company
Ralph Lauren
Category
Apparel and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Get Involved volunteer exceed
USP
Quality products STP
Segment
Fashion conscious men and women.
Target Group
Urban upper and upper middle class families.
Positioning
Complete fashionable lifestyle brand. SWOT Analysis
1.The network of Ralph Lauren's retail stores focuses on showcasing the "World of Ralph Lauren" by offering a wide selection of luxury products to customers. 2. Polo Ralph Lauren is a leading global player in the design, distribution and marketing of lifestyle products such as men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories, fragrances and home furnishing. 3. Ralph Lauren's retail arm operates through a chain of over 325 retail and factory outlet stores, in addition to the company's online store. 4. Its marketing campaign in Europe which involved 4D mapping was Strength the most innovative marketing campaign
1. Lawsuit by Levis affected brand image Weakness 2. Fake imitations and replica products affecting margins and sales 3. The cost margins for the brand are unstable due to buying and
selling in different currencies
1. Foray in emerging markets like India with FDI in retail opening up 2. The brand can drive more growth and sales through e-tailing 3.The private label partnership would enable the brand get into Opportunity important tie-ups which is a must for future growth
1. The bargaining power of suppliers is more in case of Polo because a large section of the revenues come from strategic licenses over which the company has no operational control 2.Changes in exchange rates can cause a serious concern related to foot-traffic and will affect prices 3.The highly fragmented fashion industry ensures that there is high Threats bargaining power of buyers Competition
1. Diesel 2.Armani Competitors 3.US Polo
doc_904191017.docx