MEC is a Canadian retailer that sells outdoor gear and holds only 1.2% of the sporting goods market. It developed a private label strategy to increase market share and profits. This included manufacturing products overseas where labor is cheaper, undercutting competitors' prices. However, this has negatively impacted MEC's brand by cutting Canadian jobs, souring supplier relationships, and being seen as unethical. To improve, MEC must refrain from unfair practices, rebuild local partnerships, and reconnect with customers through its stated sustainable values.