Strategy Field Project The Body Shop EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Today "The Body Shop" is one of the best and well-known brands available in the Cosmetics industry especially in the natural product category. The company founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick‚ has presence in 51 countries with 2000 stores worldwide in the year 2004. The company operates in 4 markets; Americas‚ Europe‚ Middle East/Africa and Asia. The company is into the industry that is on the verge of maturing though it throws the opportunity
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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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Introduction Case 8 The Body Shop International PLC reviews some of the company decisions and history leading up to 2001. In the 1990’s‚ The Body Shop was growing at 20% annually. Similar to any company experiencing rapid growth‚ The Body Shop’s growth numbers slowed down to 8%. The slowdown was primarily due to increased competition in the market. This increased competition lead to The Body Shop getting away from its roots failing to maintain its brand image. The company expanded into about every
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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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pharmacy Case study: The Body Shop 1. How do you think Body Shop’s environmental policy relates to its overall business strategy? The environment policy results in a highly differentiated operation of every part of the Body Shop business: Highly differentiated company image: An environmental and social friendly image is maintained across its product lines. It brings out the message that healthy and beauty is enhanced through the use of natural ingredients (The Body Shop Intl. plc.‚ 2008). Highly
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______________________________ Journal of Applied Case Research Sponsored by the Southwest Case Research Association “BUSINESS AS UNUSUAL”: A CASE STUDY ON THE BODY SHOP Subhadip Roy ICFAI University‚ India Lopamudra Ghosh ICFAI University‚ India © Journal of Applied Case Research Accepted: September 2008 2 “BUSINESS AS UNUSUAL 1 ”: A CASE STUDY ON THE BODY SHOP “The business has existed for one reason only – to allow us to use our success to act as a force of change‚ to continue the education and
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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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1.Introduction 1.1. History of McDonald ’s Corporation McDonald ’s Corporation is the world ’s largest chain of fast food restaurants‚ primarily selling hamburgers‚ french fries‚ soft drinks‚ milkshakes and desserts. It appeals to local taste preferences with relevant offerings like the offerings of one-third pound Big Tasty in most Europe and Latin America. McDonald ’s began in 1940 and opened by siblings Dick and Mac McDonald in San Bernardino‚ California. “We take the burger business more seriously
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definition of market segmentation is groups of potential buyers that have two things in common‚ similar needs and a reaction to the marketing strategy. (Kerin‚ 188) There are four different segments to the market. They are geographic area‚ demographic focus‚ psychographic referring to lifestyle and behavioral which refers to where the person makes purchases‚ what they are looking for‚ how often they shop‚ and their reason for purchasing. (Kerin‚ 193) A definition of target market is one or more
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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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