The Future of Business Lazaridis Consulting Group

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The Future of Business Lazaridis Consulting Group The Future of Business The Future of Business Lazaridis Consulting Group Have you ever felt the thrill of a live event? The Future of Business Lazaridis Consulting Group MLS? Champions League? NBA? NHL? MLB? E-Sports PROFIT MARGINS 2012: Less than 7 % 2019: Less than 4 % Today’s recommendation Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing GameStop is in reactive mode: Act fast with directive leadership. Gamestop: where to next? CONSULTING TEAM: TONY DAO, AUDREY GOTTLIEB, JUDY TRAN, SHAHIN SAFAKHOO PRESENTING TO: George sherman (ceo, Gamestop) AGENDA Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing The Future of Business Lazaridis Consulting Group Background Target segment Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing Predominantly male, but female viewers are also increasing. INTERNAL ANALYSIS Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing Consumers appreciate a sense of community. EXTERNAL ANALYSIS Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing There is opportunity to pivot. Industry and consumer preferences are changing. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing High revenues Brick-and-mortar Low revenues Online Best Buy Walmart Target Kmart Origin Uplay Steam Buying games and consoles: Consumers have many choices. KEY TRENDS Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing E-Commerce: Shift from physical game disks to online retail ↓ Mall-oriented foot traffic E-Sports is growing: $1.1 B USD 27 % Opportunity to: Align with new shopping behaviours. 2. Enter growing industry. KEY PROBLEM Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing GameStop’s Stock Price Unfavourable industry trends and consumer trends for GameStop . The Future of Business Lazaridis Consulting Group Recommendation Today’s recommendation Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing GameStop is in reactive mode: Act fast with directive leadership. The Future of Business Lazaridis Consulting Group Alternatives ALTERNATIVES Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing ALTERNATIVE: sell Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing Difficult to find a buyer & negotiate attractive sale price. ALTERNATIVES: MERGE Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing Most mergers fail! ALTERNATIVES: ACQUIRE Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial Impacts Contingencies Closing GameStop is not in the financial position nor organizational health to acquire. ALTERNATIVES: downsize BY REDUCING BRICK-AND-MORTAR Background Analysis Problem Alternatives Recommendation Implementation Financial