Coach and Polo Ralph Lauren
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marketing
case study
date published 28/09/2006
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International distribution focus :
Coach: mainly focus on US & JP, with limited presence in other countries, especially in Europe.
Polo: more interested in global expansion in Euro and Asia (GCR, JP, Korea, Russia, etc).
Factory outlet penetration :
Coach: more selections of product and locations.
Polo: limited assortments and locations.
Brand strategy :
Coach: Single brand.
Polo: Multi brands. More vertical extension than Coach.
Brand positioning :
Coach: Modern, fashionable. More accessible and affordable.
Polo: Classic, elegant. At higher end segments.
Design philosophy :
Coach: Use young, well-known designers for seasonal collections.
Polo: Focus on in-house designers.
Table of Contents
- An American story.
- The Coach Brand.
- Business philosophy.
- Distribution business model.
- Excellence formula.
- Swot.
- Competitions.
- The ´win-win´ combination.
- Will the excellence continue ?.
- Geographical swot.
- Polo Ralph Lauren Brand.
- Major milestones of Polo Group development.
- Brand extension.
- Distribution strategy.
- Distribution business model.
- Retail strategy.
- Retail financial figures.
- Comparison of Distribution Coach and Ralph Lauren- Difference.
- Comparison of business strategy.
- Opportunities and challenges.
- Swot- distribution and strategies.
- Retail segment.
