1. NIKE SWOT Analysis
Strengths (internal) Weaknesses (internal)
• Strong and diehard customer base
• Exceptionally lucrative and profitable business model
• Eminent and concise mission statement
• Successful acquisitions (Converse, Hurley)
• Major league contracts to promote brand presence
• High market share
• Stock price appreciation
• Lack of Work-life balance among employees
• Lack of diversity in the workforce
• Technology gap in company’s HQ infrastructure
• Absence of modern innovation, hype, and variety in
female styles and categories
• Stressful work environment for employees and contractors
Opportunities (external) Threats (external)
• Strong brand presence internationally (Asia, Europe)
• Philanthropy: community engagement and giving back to
local communities in Washington County -- Oregon
• Innovation in design of apparel
• Transparency in outsourcing and hiring process
• Farming out distribution and direct-to- consumer order
fulfilment (i.e. Amazon, Inc.)
• Nike losing its teen appeal, streetwear on the rise
• Competitor brands (adidas, under armor, Puma) on the
rise
• Corporate Responsibility and Business Ethics: Ethical
Mishaps: Ethics concerns over offshore factory workers
(China, Vietnam)
• Emerging popular footwear brands
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