Strategic Analysis of John Lewis: PESTLE, SWOT, VRIO, and Five Forces

This report provides a comprehensive strategic analysis of John Lewis, a UK-based retailer, examining its macro and internal environments. The analysis begins with an introduction to marketing strategy and its importance, followed by a PESTLE analysis to assess the impact of political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors on the company. The report then delves into an analysis of the internal environment using SWOT and VRIO frameworks to evaluate the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, as well as its resources and capabilities. Porter's Five Forces model is applied to assess the competitive forces within the market sector. Finally, the report discusses strategies to enhance competitive advantage and market position, including the application of the Ansoff matrix for strategic planning, and concludes with a summary of the key findings and recommendations.