1. DIVERSE BRAND PORTFOLIO
We embrace a multi-brand strategy and we have a good reason for it. Athletes and fashion lovers with a sporting lifestyle differ in their needs, habits, fitness level, motivations and goals for playing sports or enjoying a sporting lifestyle. Everyone deserves products, services and experiences that match their respective individuality. By being both a mass and a niche player that applies its competencies in a very goal-oriented manner we reach a wide spectrum of consumers. This approach enables us to set and respond to trends more effectively and we will continue to invest into strengthening our unmistakable brand portfolio.
2. INVESTMENTS FOCUSED ON HIGHEST-POTENTIAL MARKETS AND CHANNELS
One thing is for sure: as a Group, we target the leading market position in all markets in which we compete. Nevertheless, we still have to pick our battles to reach the top. We have prioritised our investments based on those markets which offer the best medium- to long-term growth and profitability opportunities. With this in mind, we continue to place a considerable emphasis on expanding our activities in the emerging markets, particularly China and Russia, as well as building market share in underpenetrated markets such as the United States.
No matter in which market we operate, we recognise that consumer buying behaviour and the retail landscape are unique. Therefore, to fully exploit market opportunities, we tailor our distribution strategy to present our brands to the consumer in the most impactful way. This is achieved by following a distinctive but coordinated channel approach. To this end, we strive to provide our customers with superior service to secure prime shelf space for our brands, while continuing our commitment to building a strategic competency in own retail and e-commerce.