Innovation
Since Caleres is a wholesaler and doesn’t actually create a product, it’s hard to see how they are being innovative on the surface. Digging in though, it is obvious that the innovation is within the brands of shoes themselves. Dr. Scholl’s, for example, is very innovative footwear geared toward people with discomfort. Another brand, Ryka, creates athletic footwear specifically designed for women. Caleres can continue to be innovative by bringing new brands to their stores that are associated with being innovative and made with the newest technology. Examples of these would be knitted footwear, which creates less waste, 3D printing, which can make shoes for less cost, and smart footwear, which can be synced with a smart phone to change
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However, this market is extremely competitive and Caleres would have to make something never before seen in order to have any success.
Growth
Despite not clearly stating their long term objects, Caleres focus on their mission to become the best in the footwear industry. One of the primary growth strategies that Caleres had utilized in it’s earlier years of development is acquiring strategic firms. In 1950, Caleres (at the time Brown Shoe Company) acquired a firm by the name of Wohl Stores which served as their introduction into the retail market. Their focus on contemporary fashion has led the to seek opportunities through diversification especially after the 1970’s when there earning began to drop as a result of narrow scope dependency.
Key Mergers and Acquisitions (Brown Shoe Company, Inc. History)
1950: Acquired Wohl Stores. Wohl Stores had operated a series of shops that introduced Brown Shoe to the depths of the retail
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Even if an up and coming company makes it past the high barriers to entry, the semi saturated market would likely place those late entrants in the position for acquisition by a larger firm. Moving forward they could focus on what the market is demanding, what the future will have in store, or what the future could have in store. Based on their current standings in the industry it would be advisable for them to consider setting the standard for what the market is demanding now instead of projecting too far
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High barriers to entry that restrict new firms to enter the industry e.g. control of technology
The corporation should invest more money in research and innovation since this is what has helped them to make a product that rivals their competitors. At the same time, it is imperative for them to improve their machinery for cheap labor costs which will help the company increase its production allowing it to meet the demand in the market. By improving production leading to lower costs of making shoes, apparel, and equipment, Nike will achieve higher demand assuming a quality product is maintained in that process. They will stand a better chance of competing in the industry (Hill, 2009). The organization is already in a better position for meeting the demand, customer taste, and needs. The company should improve quality by focusing on developing lightweight products that are more durable compared to those offered by the competitors. Also, Nike can keep up their success by continuing to reinvent and improve their items and continue to meet the current demand by using new technology. It can also use the Internet to communicate with consumers (Hill, 2009). By developing new technology, Nike will allow the customers to suggest and design their shoes online. To achieve this goal, it is fundamental to enhance areas such as their website to make it more user-friendly. Finally, the company should pay attention to small startup organizations that enter the
o As long technology is increasing the first-to-market will continue to
There are high entry costs to enter the market. The large industry competitors already have captured the market share.
This form of company relies heavily on accurate communication which has so far in this case proven effective. Who knows where the future will take this organization, but it seems to always be one step ahead of change.
Maintaining profits in this competitive industry is very difficult. The top competitors in the industry have an extensive portion of the entire market, nearly 80% of the market they control. This makes it extremely difficult for small entities entering the market to hold onto their position in the market and stay competitive.
This project concentrates on the Nike Sports shoe; Nike is one of most significant shoe manufacturing company worldwide. Sportswear manufactured by Nike is known for quality and is most liked brand of athletes. (Daniel, 2011)
the shoe industry has are making shoes that all people wear such as setting a
New entrants to an industry, with a desire to gain market share, will put pressure on prices, costs and capital needed to compete. It can affect the profit potential.
Without a successful business strategy put in place the company would fail and be unable to compete with competitors. There would be on way of knowing what resources are required. No planning for the future of the business. If there are no targets set out to achieve there would be no way of measuring how successful the company has been.
No company that falls behind the competition is guilty of standing completely still. But sometimes our efforts fail because of the level of commitment to change.