Zara Brand Report 1 | Page 18

Strengths

Zara create around 500 designs each month, this quick turnover of stock means customers are always offered something different

Can respond to trends quickly with integrated supply chain

Active on most social media platforms e.g. instagram, twitter etc.

Offers high end designer inspired clothing for a more affordable price

Known for their great quality

Through their integrated supply chain it is easier for them to solve issues that arise

Participated in black Friday which boosted their sales

Easily accessible through their own app (which is also available on apples iwatch)

Has outperformed competitors such as H&M

Their clothing is worn by celebrities (their white jacket was worn by Kate Middleton on their Canadian tour)

On track to wiping out hazardous chemicals through their supply chain by 2020

Quick turnover of stock will mean customer will more likely to buy it in fear of it not being there th next time they visit the store

Launch of genderless range

Launch of ‘join life’ collection with is made from exclusively sustainable materials

SWOT analysis