The Children’s Place Inc. in 2017
Abstract
This manuscript is an illustrative case study that examined the opportunities and threats in 2017 of the retail chain Children’s Place Inc. The goal of this case study is to walk the reader through a thorough strategic analysis of the firm allowing the reader determine if the firm is a good investment. The case includes a company overview and description (including but not limited to mission, goals, objectives and business strategy), an overview of the retail fashion industry, management, supply chain, growth strategies, top competitors and financial performance. Two analytical tools (Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, SWOT Analysis) are applied to the case in order to develop a list of problems facing the firm as well as recommendations to address those problems.