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Zara Case Assignment -

Please do a case Analysis for the "Zara case". The ZARA CASE is the actual case that all the information needs to be pulled from. Don't use any other sources besides this case to answer the questions. Don't quote anything from the case and say where you got it from, the professor is aware that everything is being pulled straight out of the case. On the word document attached "ZARA Case Analysis", The questions that have to be answered are all listed in the format that is needed. You can use the GameStop case that is also attached as an example to do this case analysis. On the first page there are 3 questions. You can either answer them in paragraph forms or bullet points, whichever will make the most sense for the questions. Using the case put together the SWOT analysis in the table that is already provided on the word document. There is a file attached called SWOT Analysis, please use that for any guidance that's needed.

1. With which of the international competitors listed in the case is it most interesting to compare Inditex's financial results? What do comparisons indicate about Inditex's relative operating economics? Its relative capital efficiency? Note that while Exhibit 6 provides some of the comparisons, you will probably want to dig further into them.

2. How specifically do the distinctive features of Zara's business model affect its operating economics? Specifically, compare Zara with an average retailer with similar posted prices. In order to express all advantages/disadvantages on a common basis, you may find it convenient to assume that on average, retail selling prices are about twice as high as manufacturers' selling prices.

3. What external macro trends (PEST) could impact Zara?