Chapter 10: Opportunism at DiorIn Chapter 10, we discuss vertical integration and the strategies that make it happen. While vertical integration can be beneficial if…Apr 4, 2021Apr 4, 2021
Chapter 9 — Tacit Collusion at DiorAccording to the website Fashion Network, in late-2017, Greece’s state competition watchdog fined six prominent cosmetic firms, including…Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Chapter 7 — Product Differentiation and DiorIn Chapter 7, we learned that a firm’s unique history can create competitive advantage. However, to sustain competitive advantage over…Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
Chapter 5– Dior’s Strengths from a Resource-Based ViewAfter 75 years, Dior continues to stand atop the worlds of haute couture and luxury fashion. This feat is particularly challenging in such…Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021
Chapter 4– Product Refinement in Mature IndustriesIn mature industries, such as luxury goods, there are likely to be few, if any major technological breakthroughs. Luxury goods require…Feb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021
Chapter 3 — Porter’s 5 Forces Applied to DiorMichael Porter developed the most widely known model for analyzing environmental threats affecting firms in any industry. Porter’s five…Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Chapter 2 — Dior’s Performance in 2020Amid a yearlong global health crisis, Dior managed to escape 2020 relatively unscathed compared to its fellow luxury competitors. Q1 saw…Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
