Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF RADO
Rado
Parent Company
The Swatch group
Category
Watches and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Time changes everything. Except a Rado; Rado. A different world
USP
Use of Innovative materials (esp. ceramics)in its design STP
Segment
High Income segment
Target Group
Young High Income group men and women
Positioning
Watch brand with innovative materials and design SWOT Analysis
1. Rado’s creation of high tech diamond (hardest material on earth) is in the Guinness book of world records, strengthening the brand positioning of being technologically innovative in materials. 2. Proud recipient of more than 30 international design awards. 3. The brands USP in use of innovative materials is broad in nature and not restricted to any particular look 4. Rado has also associated itself with various sporting events, especially Tennis that has provided the brand international presence 5. Part of the Swatch group that has 28,000 employees across 50 Strength countries
1.The brands non-classic design is not popular with traditional watch collectors Weakness 2. Limited market share growth due to competition
1. As the brand has not restricted itself to any ‘look’, there are plenty of opportunities in expanding the product line without affecting the Opportunity brands positioning.
1. The brands competitors in the high-end segment are positioned as watches with classic design. While Rado has a classics collection, it is threatened heavily by their presence 2. Fluctuating economies means limited spending on luxury items Threats 3. Fake/cheap imitations cause damage to brand Competition
1. Rolex 2. Omega Competitors 3. Tag Heuer
doc_115476364.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF RADO
Rado
Parent Company
The Swatch group
Category
Watches and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Time changes everything. Except a Rado; Rado. A different world
USP
Use of Innovative materials (esp. ceramics)in its design STP
Segment
High Income segment
Target Group
Young High Income group men and women
Positioning
Watch brand with innovative materials and design SWOT Analysis
1. Rado’s creation of high tech diamond (hardest material on earth) is in the Guinness book of world records, strengthening the brand positioning of being technologically innovative in materials. 2. Proud recipient of more than 30 international design awards. 3. The brands USP in use of innovative materials is broad in nature and not restricted to any particular look 4. Rado has also associated itself with various sporting events, especially Tennis that has provided the brand international presence 5. Part of the Swatch group that has 28,000 employees across 50 Strength countries
1.The brands non-classic design is not popular with traditional watch collectors Weakness 2. Limited market share growth due to competition
1. As the brand has not restricted itself to any ‘look’, there are plenty of opportunities in expanding the product line without affecting the Opportunity brands positioning.
1. The brands competitors in the high-end segment are positioned as watches with classic design. While Rado has a classics collection, it is threatened heavily by their presence 2. Fluctuating economies means limited spending on luxury items Threats 3. Fake/cheap imitations cause damage to brand Competition
1. Rolex 2. Omega Competitors 3. Tag Heuer
doc_115476364.docx