SWOT Analysis: Umbro

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SWOT Analysis

A SWOT analysis is a way of analysing a company's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. It is a form of strategic planning for a business so that it can work on re-strategising based on the identified points.

The strengths and weaknesses are internal issues within the company, and the opportunities and threats are external issues for the company.

I decided to conduct a SWOT analysis on Umbro so that I was able to take my research further.

Strengths

    Umbro x House Of Holland
  • Umbro are an established brand in their industry. 
  • They have stuck strongly to their core identity.
  • Well known in the football industry.
  • They have attempted to diversify into streetwear. 
  • Continuous discounts (their set prices are lower than competitors as well)

Weaknesses

  • They've decreased in popularity. 
  • Limited presence in bricks and mortar retailers.
  • Poor Branding.
  • Not very active/ relevant social media.
  • Not much advertising. 

Opportunities 

  • Product differentiation.
  • Could potentially diversify into more of a fashion brand.
  • Could do collaborations with more on-trend brands.
  • Increase their presence on social media.

Threats

  • Lack/decreasing market share.
  • Competitors i.e. Nike, Adidas, Fila
  • Nike as the parent brand is out-shining Umbro. 



Image Reference-https://www.clashmusic.com/fashion/umbro-pro-training-x-house-of-holland

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