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The Jewelry Industry And A New Company

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Component 3 Threat of New Entrants It is not easy to getting started in the jewelry industry and a new company will have to take into consideration three important factors: capital, strong supplier relationships, and reputation. Jewelry companies have high capital requirements in order for them to compete in this industry. For new companies coming into this industry it may prove hard to obtain the necessary capital requirements to sustain the business. Next, a new business will have to worry about where they will obtain their inventory from. Typically existing competitors have already locked down the best geographical locations, which put new companies at a disadvantage. Finally a new competitor will have to contend with brand loyalty. Established companies like Blue Nile and Tiffany’s have already won over the consumer base with their prestigious brands and excellent product selection. When companies need to spend resources building a brand, they have fewer resources to compete in the marketplace. This will benefit an already established Blue Nile. Threat of Substitute Products The jewelry industry is a thriving one with many jewelry stores as well as department stores providing the service. This means that there are many choices for the consumer when it comes to purchasing jewelry. The problem Blue Nile faces is brand loyalty. Being relatively new to the jewelry scene Blue Nile’s biggest challenge will be to lure away customers from competitors like Zales or even

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