Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF TIMBERLAND
Timberland
Parent Company
VF corporation
Category
Apparel and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Outdoor performance
USP
Quality outdoor wear
STP
Segment
Outdoor apparel and accessories for men, women, kids
Target Group
Men and women from the upper middle class
Positioning
Complete outdoor sports brand
SWOT Analysis
1. The brand has a strong retail presence in USA, UK and Canada through several flagship stores and is present throughout the world through MBO’s. 2. The brand believes in ecological preservation and is involved in active CSR activities to that effect. 3. The brand uses scientific technology into the production of its leather goods which give them a good credibility considering they are used in harsh weathers. 4. The brand has constantly looked to expand its brand portfolio through various product lines to make it a complete lifestyle brand for the adventurous people Strength 5. Good advertising and visibility across US
1.The brand has struggled to leverage on its financial position to expand its operations globally 2. The brand is currently in the transition stage after its merger with Weakness the VF corporation
1. The brand can expand its exclusive retail operations which are limited to USA and UK to new markets which have a growing demand for outdoor wear. 2. The brand can also look at sponsoring various outdoor sports outside Opportunity USA which increases the know-how of the brand. 3.The brand can also try and outsource its manufacturing units to
maintain economies of scale in future.
1. The brand faces fragmentation in the outdoor-wear segment as its main challenge. 2. The brand outside American markets faces indentifiablity issues wherein many brands are offering a similar product Threats 3. Tough competition from domestic and international players
Competition
1. Billabong 2. Columbia Competitors 3. Ecco
doc_442581962.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF TIMBERLAND
Timberland
Parent Company
VF corporation
Category
Apparel and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Outdoor performance
USP
Quality outdoor wear
STP
Segment
Outdoor apparel and accessories for men, women, kids
Target Group
Men and women from the upper middle class
Positioning
Complete outdoor sports brand
SWOT Analysis
1. The brand has a strong retail presence in USA, UK and Canada through several flagship stores and is present throughout the world through MBO’s. 2. The brand believes in ecological preservation and is involved in active CSR activities to that effect. 3. The brand uses scientific technology into the production of its leather goods which give them a good credibility considering they are used in harsh weathers. 4. The brand has constantly looked to expand its brand portfolio through various product lines to make it a complete lifestyle brand for the adventurous people Strength 5. Good advertising and visibility across US
1.The brand has struggled to leverage on its financial position to expand its operations globally 2. The brand is currently in the transition stage after its merger with Weakness the VF corporation
1. The brand can expand its exclusive retail operations which are limited to USA and UK to new markets which have a growing demand for outdoor wear. 2. The brand can also look at sponsoring various outdoor sports outside Opportunity USA which increases the know-how of the brand. 3.The brand can also try and outsource its manufacturing units to
maintain economies of scale in future.
1. The brand faces fragmentation in the outdoor-wear segment as its main challenge. 2. The brand outside American markets faces indentifiablity issues wherein many brands are offering a similar product Threats 3. Tough competition from domestic and international players
Competition
1. Billabong 2. Columbia Competitors 3. Ecco
doc_442581962.docx