I. Statement of the Problem How can The Body Shop compete in the U.S. market and retain its influence in the cosmetics industry despite threats like fiercer competition‚ apparent weaker competitive advantage‚ and the inevitable change in leadership? II. Case Facts and Background The Body Shop has been a fast-growing company in the cosmetics industry. Anita Riddick‚ the founder and managing director of the company had the habit of going against the tide of the industry’s established
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SUMMARY OF THE BODY SHOP INTERNATIONAL With a £4‚000 bank loan‚ Roddick developed a line of 25 skin and hair care products based on natural ingredients. Sourcing exotic ingredients like jojoba oil and rhassoul mud from a local herbalist‚ she prepared the first product batches on her kitchen stove and packaged them in the cheapest containers-urine sample bottles. Handwritten labels provided detailed information about the ingredients and their properties. A local art student designed the logo for
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political issues - Not "purple" in the US Market (they have been copied) Strengths The Body Shop International has many strong traits of strength that have catapulted them into the limelight throughout the years. Many of them are extremely unique to their business which also grips them into political controversy and "drama" as they undergo "business as usual". Their first strong strength revolves around The Body Shop’s lack of a traditional marketing strategy. Instead‚ their focus rests on a viral
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to say the Body Shop International is a somewhat of a pioneer company‚ you wouldn’t get many arguments. With over 1‚900 stores in 50 countries since it began with founder Anita Roddick in 1976 it has became one of the more successful skin and body care retailers in the world. Known for its naturally inspired skin and hair care products‚ the Body Shop International is a company driven by human relationships and involves their stakeholders in many of its decisions. Further‚ The Body Shop was voted
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THE BODY SHOP Question 1.Company mission‚ philosophy and goals: overall purpose of body shop‚ identifying its stakeholders and influence on the company. Outcome 1 Anita Roddick. Human Rights Activist. Founder of The Body Shop comments that :- “I just want The Body Shop to be the best‚ most breathlessly exciting company – and one that changes the way business is carried out. That is my vision.” The Body Shop has just come out top in the 1991 UK Awards for Volunteering. Every employee can have
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founder and managing director of The Body Shop “Let’s face it‚ I can’t take a moisture cream too seriously‚” Anita Roddick was fond of saying‚ “What really interests me is the revolutionary way in which trade can be used as an instrument for change for the better.” This heretical statement by the head of the fastest-growing company in the cosmetics industry reflected her habit of going against the tide of the industry’s established practices. The Body Shop did not advertise‚ avoided traditional
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The Body Shop Canada “You’re not the kind of franchise applicant we usually get‚” said Harry Robertson‚ company lawyer for the Body Shop Canada‚ as he opened his meeting with potential franchisee Richard Paul. “I suppose we’ll find out whether that’s an advantage or disadvantage‚” replied Mr. Paul. Mr. Robertson’s comment had taken Mr. Paul by surprise‚ and though he was pleased with his response‚ the comment had produced a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach. Richard Paul Mr. Paul
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THE BODY SHOP GLOBAL STRATEGIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THEM Table of Content I. Executive Summary of The Body Shop II. Introduction III. SWOT Analysis of The Body Shop IV. PEST Analysis of The Body Shop V. Porter’s Five Forces VI. EVR Congruence VII. Recommendation VIII. Conclusion IX. References I. Executive Summary The Body Shop International PLC (Body Shop) is one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world
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Body Shop By Insert name Insert institution Body shop Body Shop is the brand name for Body Shop International Public Limited Company. The shop offers a wide variety of products and it is widely distributed across the globe. It has 2‚500 stores across 61 countries that shelve 1‚200 products. Products Body Shop products are mostly beauty and body care products. The 1‚200 products range from hair‚ skin‚ body and home care products. Ingredients for these products according to
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1. The Body Shop market SWOT Analysis Strengths: The Body Shop is focusing on products made out of natural products and natural ingredients. They believe these products will give the Body Shop a distinctive niche which will attract customers whom believe in environmental friendly products and that are more environmentally aware. The brand value of the Body Shop will be of a high standard‚ due to the education of their staff and service
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