I need help with the following SWOT Analysis for WHOLE FOODS Strengths (Internal
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Question
I need help with the following SWOT Analysis for WHOLE FOODS
Strengths
(Internal)
Weakness (Internal
Opportunities (external)
Threats (external)
A. Porter's Five Forces for Whole FoodsUse the Whole Food Five Forces Analysis and the research you did on whole foods to complete the following:
Buyer Power (Customer):
Supplier Power:
Threat of Substitute Products or Services:
Threat of New Entrants:
Rivalry among Competitors:
Strengths
(Internal)
Weakness (Internal
Opportunities (external)
Threats (external)
Explanation / Answer
SWOT Analysis for WHOLE FOODS
Strengths
Differentiation, employee knowledge.
Social responsibility
Success strategy
Strengthening its value image
Weaknesses
Wild Oats market merger-acquisition, lawsuit, and cost control.
No major brands – 365 soda vs COKE / 365 cereal vs Kellogg’s
High prices less attractive
Poor expense control
Opportunities
Brand recognition
Lifestyle – health awareness
Growing organic market
Narrow prices – organic products more appealing to a greater number of customer
Threats
Strict laws and regulations
Recession – retrenchment shipping patterns
Competition – store brands, trends, lower prices, and lower cost competitors.