DIRECT TO CONSUMER EXPERIENCES
LINDSAY RICE : VP OF DIRECT TO CONSUMER
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DIRECT TO CONSUMER EXPERIENCES LINDSAY RICE : VP OF DIRECT TO CONSUMER DIRECT TO CONSUMER VISION Stores and web site represent the face of the brand Build brand awareness Act as activation points for outdoor participation Support new key
LINDSAY RICE : VP OF DIRECT TO CONSUMER
Stores and web site represent the face of the brand
Build brand awareness Act as activation points for outdoor participation Support new key initiatives Reinforce premium price position Enhance wholesale in “new store” market
Strong integration of our athletes, expeditions and product Seamless integration of multi-channel opportunity between stores and web Leverage rich digital media asset Recently moved to “ABM” activity merchandising
Owned Partner 2010 67 133
Owned Partner 2015 194 185
Deliver an exceptional experience Launch “activity based merchandising” Create vertical interest highlighting ABM
Establish a “kit of parts” to activate globally Utilize relevant materials Bring to life our athletes
Integrate third party product with specific ABM activities Connect with the local community
Deliver digital media remotely Feature our athletes and expeditions
Outdoor 76% Performance 5% Action Sports 12% Youth 7%
Outdoor 74% Performance 7% Action Sports 13% Youth 6%
Visual Search + Ship to Store
Outdoor 71% Performance 2% Action Sports 15% Youth 12%
Outdoor 69% Performance 5% Action Sports 15% Youth 11%
Activity based merchandising comes to life online and in store Direct to consumer channels act as activation points to grow outdoor participation The seamless integration between brand - store - web creates tremendous leverage Direct to consumer channels are key assets in launching and growing new product and category initiatives
TODD SPALETTO : VP OF SALES AMERICAS
5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 The North Face Total Outdoor Store Fronts
Outdoor Specialty 32% Other Specialty 40% Sporting Goods 23% Department Stores 5%
Outdoor Specialty 27% Other Specialty 47% Sporting Goods 22% Department Stores 5%
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOOTPRINT OPPORTUNITIES Bike Running MAJOR INVESTMENT Snowsports Youth Footwear Equipment Apparel
425 Specialty Dealers 50 Specialty Dealers 170 Specialty Dealers 900 Points of Distribution SKI / BOARD SPECIALTY RUNNING SPECIALTY BIKE SPECIALTY FOOTWEAR SPECIALTY
SELL THROUGH ANALYSIS
ASSORTMENT PLANNING FLOOR SPACE PLANNING
EDUCATING THE RETAIL STAFF VISUAL SHOPPING ENVIRONMENT THINK LIKE A RETAILER
Maintain premium, technical brand position through limited distribution Drive brand authenticity with focus on specialty-driven stores Support our dealers as world class retailers