...subculture involved with Dr. Martens in UK and China and compare the marketing activities in those two countries. Second part will tend to find out the motivation and core value of UK customers toward Dr. Martens, then tries to in depth to understand its influence on the marketing activities of Dr. Martens. In order to narrow the scope of this report, the analyze of the first part will focus on China market, and the second part will focus on UK market Origin of Dr. Martens (Streething, 2012) 2. History of Dr. Martens The origin of Dr. Martens can trace back to 1945 during The World War II, when a German army doctor Klaus Märtens injured his ankle, and he could not wear his army boot because it was terribly uncomfortable. In order to recovered from injury, he decided to remade his army boot with more soft leather and tyres. After the war, Märtens started to produce his...
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...made a prototype of the boot spending his own money and time working so hard on this boot, which changed the industry completely. He created this boot because back in Australia when he was coaching the younger generation of footballers. He told them what they needed to do to strike the ball better. But the kids could not do anything because the boots were made of leather and it was too slippery. That was then he had one of the greatest ideas of his life. He went home he tore off the rubber on his tennis racket and glued it on to his football boots, he went outside and tested the boot and it seemed the rubber worked a lot better than the leather. Adidas found out about his Idea and called it the Adidas Predator. The first and Original Predator was made in 1994 with the use of rubber in front of the boot. The rubber is for the shooting based on curve and accuracy, this design was never seen before and so this boot caught the attention of football fanatics and it resulted in a very innovative and creative boot the color of the first Predator was the color of black. A year later in 1995 the Adidas Rapier was released with a different color of red/black/white. The structure of the rubber fins were re-created to have better ball control and also had more kangaroo leather to make the boot more comfortable. It was a long time before the next Adidas Predator was created, but two years later the Adidas predator touch made its breakthrough in 1997 with the boot now having the rubber fins...
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...Assessment 1- Reducing Risk, Company: R.M Williams Functional RM Williams clothes and boots are steeped in history and the company has been trading since 1932 and has coined itself as “The Bush Outfitter”. Their functionality has always been core to their business. RM Williams is unique as they manufacture, distribute and retail their products and brand. They have been Australian designed and made, with high quality materials and great cuts. At the launch of Regional Express Airlines (or REX as it is known), the staff, Pilots, and flight attendants all wore RM Williams clothing and footwear. This moved RM Williams from just country clothing consumed by country people to clothing consumed by business people, and a business. Not only was the airlines bringing country people to the cities, it was bringing their fashion too. Perhaps RM Williams was expanding their target market from predominantly rural and country people to city people, and further segmentation to the urban young professional. The target market shift may have been due to economic forces – RM Williams looking for more stability from a city market, not just from people from the land, who had good seasons and bad. What was once a utilitarian need being met, may now be a hedonic need being met – or both. Physical The distribution of RM Williams clothing and boots has also changed with the times. From its humble beginnings of a mail order business, to only in a limited amount of stores and presence in Myers...
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...started with Nathan Swartz from Boston, Massachusetts. Swartz was a determined and hard-working gentleman who worked his way up from an apprentice boot stitcher in 1918 until he owned part interest in the Abington Shoe Company in 1952. Three years later he became the sole owner, and quickly brought his kids on board. The Abington Shoe Company mostly manufactured shoes for other companies until 1965 when they introduced injection-molding technology to the footwear industry. This innovative technology fused the sole to the leather upper without stitching, enabling the production of a virtually waterproof boot. This waterproof boot gained popularity quickly, and was named the "Timberland." Due to its immense popularity, in 1978, the Abington Shoe Company officially changed their name to the Timberland Shoe Company. With their roots firmly placed in the rugged boot market, the Timberland Shoe Company started to expand its collection to include casual classics, boat shoes, and eventually, clothing. Everything in the line-up continued to display a commitment to quality, and thanks to the urban fashion community in the late 80s, Timberland began to look equally at home on the city streets as it did in the great outdoors. Today, the Timberland Shoe Company is still thriving in the footwear market. They even introduced an exclusive collection of boots and shoes appropriately named, the Abington Collection. This heritage collection is rooted in tradition and consists of classic styles with...
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...Argentine are always ready for any event. They could go from the office to a party, because of the way they dress. Even if you got to a park you should always bring different clothes to change into in case you get invited to a restaurants or for a drink. Went visiting Argentina there is some rules that you should follow as far a dress attire. You should never wear ripped or baggy clothes. You should always avoid flip flops. ("Dress Attire in Argentina", 2006-2014) If you are going to the wine county you should wear western attire: you will need a good pair of slim boot jeans a straw-hat and your best cow girl/boy boots. ("What To Wear: Argentina Wine Country", 2015). Proper Dress Attire in Costa Rica Costa Rica attire is very different then Argentina: Went hiking in the forest you want to make sure you bring the proper dress attire which includes a water resistant back pack a poncho and a good pair of hiking boots. You must bring repellants as you will get bit by the bugs. Went you are on the beach you should have a less two swimsuit so you can change if you like and be as causal as you want. ("What To Pack For Costa Rica", 1994-2015). You should not bring miniskirts, low necklines, tight blouses or strapless wear as the Costa rican court rule in 2012 ("Costa Rican Courts Decide On Dress Code", 2012 ). That it is inappropriate for women to wear this kind of attire. Jeans are out and women could only color their hair a traditional color. You should never wear tennis shoes...
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...Aniceta, Donna Faye D. TOIC PROPOSAL Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet, for fashion, protection against the environment, and adornment. Being barefoot is commonly associated with poverty, but some cultures chose not to wear footwear at least in some situations. Socks and other hosiery are usually worn between the feet and other footwear, less often with sandals and flip flops (thongs). Footwear is sometimes associated with fetishism, particularly in some fashions in shoes, including boots. Durable shoes are a relatively recent invention, though many ancient civilizations wore ornamental footwear. Many ancient civilizations saw no need for footwear. The Romans saw clothing and footwear as signs of power and status in society, and most Romans wore footwear, while slaves and peasants remained barefoot. The Middle Ages saw the rise of high-heeled shoes, also associated with power, and the desire to look larger than life, and artwork often depicted someone barefoot as a symbol of poverty. Bare feet are also seen as a sign of humility and respect, and adherents of many religions worship or mourn barefoot, or remove their shoes as a sign of respect towards someone of higher standing. In some cultures, it is customary for people to remove their shoes before entering a home, and some religious communities require shoes to be removed before entering a building which they regard as holy, such as a temple. Practitioners of the craft of shoemaking are called shoemakers...
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...the time the company offers and take a vacation. Where this becomes an issue for Arthur, is when the time comes to find temporary employees to fill the spots left by those on vacation. What makes this juggling act more difficult is the hours that are offered are inconsistent as they will be “on call”, the temporary employees are required to pay union dues and need costly work boots. To top it off, the position pays $6 per hour. Arthur has just a few months before the frustration is upon him and he needs a plan. Key Issues First, Arthur’s would have less pressure against him if he would not wait until the last minute and pro-actively worked on a solution. Nothing will make a task seem more difficult than a condensed time frame, especially one that is self induced. Prior planning and solid organization will be his first area of attention. Blue Grocery Stores is not making this an easy task with a less than attractive offer for those fill in spots. The fact the wage is $6 per hour, they must pay the union dues, the hours are limited and inconsistent and they will need to purchase expensive work boots creates the bulk of why...
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...JGT2 Decision Analysis Task 1 A.) Recommendation on how to improve current workflow. It is my recommendation that Shuzworld change their facilities layout to create a better workflow. You can accomplish this by breaking the current structure and reorganizing the workstations to accomplish tasks in a more time efficient manner and maximizing an employees’ time spent on the product. Utilizing the Case Study we can surmise that each eight hour shift must produce forty-eight work boots. 8 hours times 60 minutes equals 480 minutes. 480 minutes (The Work Shift) divided by 48 (the number of work boots required) equals 10. One work boot must be completed in 10 minutes to meet production goals. Let’s take a look at the steps involved in making a work boot so analyze where we can cut production times. Shuzworld's Rugged Wear Work boot Assembly Schedule | Task | Performance Time (Minutes) | Predecessors | A | 10 | None | B | 6 | A | C | 3 | A | D | 8 | B,C | E | 3 | D | F | 4 | D | G | 3 | E,F | H | 9 | G | Total time | 46 | | Using our previous calculations and knowing that a task can take no longer than 10 minutes at each workstation, I believe the workstations should be engineered in a way to maximize the time spent at each station before moving on to the next. The first workstation is currently Task A and will use the maximum allotted time. Workstation 2 can be a combined effort of Tasks B and C, due to their requirement (A) having already...
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...not only in production and design of new styles, but in the creation of business models that permit a quick response to the ever changing wants and needs of the customers. As a result BATA enjoys a long history as a leading manufacturer and retailer of quality footwear, and proudly serves one million customers every day. Bata’s reach is worldwide, its presence is local . The novel international manufacturing structure allows BATA facilities around globe to respond to the unique needs and wants of the local customers. For over 13 decades , BATA has been on the leading edge of footwear design. 10 Fashionable Men’s Shoes Boat Shoes Oxfords Dress Boots Loafers Shoes ( Moccasins) Brogues Derby Shoes Desert Boot Sandal Shoes Slip-On Monk Strap Shoes 10 Fashionable Women’s Shoes High Heel Shoes Boots Clogs & Mules Women Sandal Shoes Wedges Pumps Shoes Ballet Flat Shoes Loafer Shoes Brogues Shoes Peep Toe Shoe Bata  Type Private company Industry Retail and Manufacturing Founded Zlín, Austria-Hungary (1894) Founders Tomáš Baťa Headquarters Lausanne, Switzerland Area served Worldwide Products Footwear,...
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...turn. The night before the test I thought about studying the poem but I really don’t know what was in me that I decided to procrastinate and to not memorize that poem as if I had absorbed the aura of a sloth. The next day as I enter the classroom and I notice the laptop carrier open, ready for us to grab, as if they were taunting me with failure already. I was sweating and almost ready to faint. The pressure was on, I had to make a choice and I made the most horrendous one a human can make. A decision that break bonds, trust, and one's reputation. I am already regretting not being prepared. I had a plan, a very idiotic one but none of the less it was one. I usually wear cowboy boots to school and they usually can cover a good amount of surface area so I thought to myself ‘why not hide the poem under my boot and just take peaks every once in awhile when I need it’. The test begins and I am looking at the laptop as my mind is blank, empty, and void of the knowledge in able to pass this test. I look down once...
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...Discussion points and “Entrepreneur in Action” Discussion point: How many of you (in the classroom) intend to be entrepreneurs at some point in their life. How confident you are that they will succeed – use a scale of 1 to 10. Why? For those with lower scores, ask what they might do to be able to increase their confidence. Entrepreneur in Action: Beth Cross took on the established cowboy boot market and in just more than 10 years has sales of $80 million and owes nearly 17% of the western wear market. How did she do it? Here’s her four rules for success: 1. Find the market’s blind spot. The boot market hadn’t really changed in years and wasn’t taking advantage of the latest technologies. 2. Make friends in high places. Cross was able to get a high level Reebok executive on her board. 3. Pay less, charge more. Cross was able to outsource most of her labor and was able to charge more for her patented technologies. 4. Create your own demand. As a start up she had no marketing budget and took the boots to horse shows and rodeos in her car. (Copeland, Michael V. “These Boots Really Were Made for Walking” Business 2.0, October 2004 pg. 72 http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2004/10/01/8186646/index.htm Discussion point: Poll the class to see how many have parents or other relatives that are role models. Are there other role models they use as well? Discussion point: Ask students to rank themselves on the characteristics mentioned...
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...Recommendations for Cima Mountaineering: There are essentially following five options available to Cima Mountaineering as explained below: Alternative 1: Maintain status quo. This option is not being selected because it ignores the current market trends in the face of changing customer needs and wants. Also such an option does not address any of the issues presently facing Cima. Alternative 2: Enter the Weekender segment as suggested by Margaret Simon. This option appears to be an attractive alternative, but it may put Cima’s Brand name and image as a manufacturer of quality shoes for Mountaineers and Hikers in jeopardy. Alternative 3: Expand the presence in the current market segment by adding three new models to the existing ones as suggested by Anthony Simon. While this will further consolidate the company’s position in its already established market, it lacks the powerful growth that the company desires. Alternative 4: Adopt a combination of Alternatives 2 and 3. This seems to by a powerful alternative is it will enable the Company to get benefitted by the strong growth opportunities available in the weekenders, practical users, fashion seekers and children segments while further strengthening the Company’s position in its traditionally strong segments. The possible drawback of dilution in the Company’s brand image is proposed to be offset by creation of a new brand for the new range as explained in details later in this note. A careful planning and proper implementation...
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...home / study / questions and answers / business / operations management / at timberland, doing well and doing good are laced ... Question [pic] At Timberland, Doing Well and Doing Good Are Laced Together Timberland's well-known name and tree logo are good clues as to how much this multinational firm cares about sustainability. The company, headquartered in Stratham, New Hampshire, started out manufacturing shoes and boots and later expanded into apparel and accessories. Today, Timberland sells through its own network of stores as well as through thousands of department and specialty stores worldwide. It also operates e-business websites in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and France. The firm was so profitable that it was acquired by VF Corporation, owner of brands North Face and Wrangler, for $2.3 billion. The acquisition was the largest in the corporation's history. � xymmus/Shutterstock.com Timberland's $1.5 billion in revenue comes from sales in North America, Europe, and Asia. To stay on top of fastchanging trends in the world of fashion, Timberland maintains an international design center in London. It seeks to develop high-quality outdoor products to improve the lives of its customers and communities, as well as to inspire them to make a difference in the world. As a result, the company's long-term strategy for success combines a comprehensive social responsibility agenda with careful planning for the ever-changing marketing environment. Four...
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...main character is trying on some very kinky boots from Manolo Blahnik which she is really excited about. She ends up buying them, even though she is not wearing them until later in the winter when she goes out with Spencer and some of his friends. They go to a bar and here she meets a guy called Charlie. He is Mr. Right; handsome, British, rich and very charming. They start going out and Lulu is very fond of him. Lulu accept Charlie’s offer to be his girlfriend and go meet his parents, though her friend Spencer finds him boring and not fun enough for his best friend. She doesn’t listen to Spencer until she finds more and more things that she dislikes about Charlie. One evening Lulu were going out for dinner with Charlie and she wears the boots she wore the day her and Charlie met for the first time, and Charlie tells her how awful the boots are. She was kind of surprised when she found out how he really was. Then Lulu made up her mind: Charlie was not the right guy for her, so she ends up leaving him. Lulu is the main character and a typical modern woman. She is fashion-minded and looking for her Prince charming. She thinks she wants a man who is rich and well-educated, but she finds herself wrong when she leaves Charlie. When I read the last line in the story ‘’Are you ready boots’’, that made me believe that she has left him. The story doesn’t exactly say she leaves Charlie. She has a sense of humor when she says to her boot “Start walking.” She likes to go out and have...
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...was deafening, and the smell of chips and roasted almonds gave him suddenly a desire for sweets – loads of sweets. Unfortunately, he was out of petrol, and there was a long way to Gnaskorama, Odense’s only remaining sweets store. “Bummer,” he thought. “Now I have to walk. It’s either that or the underground.” Downhearted he stared out in the traffic. Even though he knew that it wouldn’t matter, he took his mobile phone out and called the taxi corporation. As usually, the line was busy and after a couple of unsuccessful attempts, he hang up and began resigned to shuffle towards the pedestrian crossing. But then he got an idea. The reserve can was in the boot! Of course! Why had he not thought of that? All the greater was his disappointment when he opened the boot and saw the can was gone – and that someone had filled the boot with crisps and used nappies! “What the hell is now that all about!?” he burst out, as he stared speechless down at the trash. Instinctive he stepped a footstep back and was almost hit by a lorry, which swayed to avoid him. Chocked he leaped to his right, out in front of a big Volvo with a caravan. The driver tried desperately to avoid but grazed him with the bonnet, after which the caravan disengaged itself, rolled around and crushed three...
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