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PRE-MBA
Student Name: Jagannath Masurkar
Weakness
Primark has little in terms of expression and communication as it does
not advertise which is an advantage to its competitor’s.
Other issues were with poor working conditions and disvaluing
workers rights.
S.W.O.T Analysis Contd…
Opportunities
To provide high quality clothes to fashion conscious people.
They now have an opportunity to share their high quality products and
services overseas.
Threats
The company can also have problems in the area of advertising as
they do not have any advertising whilst their competitors do.
Economical Factors
The company targets the young Consumer’s especially the under 35’s.
In 2008, Primark has now opened over 12 new stores and has now
moved its business around Europe.
P.E.S.T. Analysis Contd…
Social Factors
Primark has received several awards for being value retailer of the
year and UK retailer of the year.
It now operates from 5.4 million sq ft of selling space which gives it
the advantage of providing more goods and services.
Technological Factors
In Primark's bid for world class, cutting edge management of its ethical auditing
programme, it has signed a deal with BSI Management Systems for the
provision of Entropy Software.
The investment in Entropy Software is a key part of Primark's ethical trade
strategy, allowing all supplier audits, non-conformances and remedial actions to
be managed through the Entropy Software platform, with much greater global
visibility and management control.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Book References
Web References
http://www.primark.co.uk/
http://news.bbc.co.uk
http://fashion-branding.blogspot.com
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