Competitive Advantage
Transcript: Market Basket is evenly distributed throughout the Merrimack Valley. The North Face Location The strategic advantage one business entity has over its rival entities within its competitive industry. Dunkin' Donuts Competitive Advantage Market Basket operates 42 stores in Massachusetts and 28 in NH., while Stop and Shop is in the process of closing down their stores in NH and Mass. Dunkin' Donuts has a competitive advantage because they have locations everywhere around most cities. Also they have an advantage because they can make they products efficiently, and there cost friendly. In Haverhill, Dunkin' Donuts has 9 stores while Starbucks only has 1 one store. John Deere North Face made their brand something that people want even though they have to buy it at a higher price. Unlike Columbia, where it's a lesser quality, cheaper but does the same thing and looks similar. The number one ride-on lawn mower is the John Deere X304 Lawn Tractor ($3,699), while compared to craftsman is ranked number 4, the Craftsman 42-inch 17.5 HP Shift-on-the-Go Lawn Tractor ($2,000). Also, Dunkin' Donuts created a well known slogan "The World Runs on Dunkin'" which is known by everyone, Creating publicity. Competitive Advantage John Deere is an agricultural equipment company. It takes part in the "Unique Merchandise" part of Competitive Advantage, by making themselves a high-quality brand. Also by having their unique logo, and specializing in a specific type of equipment. The North Face has a competitive advantage because it's a desirable brand for winter months. And it has an unique market to target like skiers and snowboarders. They are a reliable and trusted brand among those customers.