Collective Brands, Inc. SWOT Analysis.

A business analysis of Collective Brands Inc., a company which operates as a wholesaler and retailer of footwear and related accessories, is provided, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths include benefits derived from its extensive range of product offerings. Weaknesses include complete dependence on outside merchandise vendors. Opportunities for improvement include growth of web based stores. Threats to the company include high competition and increasing labor costs in China.