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Table of Contents 1. Introduction......................................... 2 2. Literature Review....................................3 2.1. Company Background.......................................3 2.2. Logo of Aarong...........................................4 2.3. Aarong’s Mission Statement...............................4 2.4. Vision of Aarong.........................................5 2.5. Organizational Structure of Aarong.......................5 2.6. Goals towards employment at Aarong.......................6 2.7. Services provided to the employees of Aarong.............6 3. How Aarong was formed................................6 3.1. Ayesha Abedin Foundation-AAF- (Aarong’s Production Centre) 6 3.2. How Aarong’s Shareholders are benefitted.................7 3.3. Social Compliance & Producers Relations..................7 3.4. Organogram for SCPR......................................8 3.4.1. Senior Officer, Monitoring...................................................................................8 3.4.2. Management Trainee Officer..............................................................................9 3.4.3. Junior Officer, Monitoring.................................................................................... 9 4. Products & Services of Aarong........................9 4.1. Clothing & Accessories..................................10 4.1.1. Men’s garments:.................................................................................................10 4.1.2. Women/Ladies Garments..................................................................................10 4.1.3. Children’s Garments...........................................................................................11 4.2. Nakshi Katha............................................11 4.3. Home Textiles/Home Accessories..........................12 4.4. Jewelry items...........................................12 4.5. Metal/Brass.............................................12 4.6. Leather.................................................12 4.7. Bamboo/Cane/Leaf........................................13 4.8. Food Items..............................................13 5. Industry Analysis...................................13 5.1. Major Competitors.......................................13 5.2. Aarong’s Retail Outlets.................................14 5.3. SWOT Analysis of Aarong.................................14 5.3.1. Strengths.............................................................................................................14 5.3.2. Weaknesses.........................................................................................................14 5.3.3. Opportunities......................................................................................................15 5.3.4. Threats................................................................................................................. 15 5.4. Explanation of the SWOT analysis of Aarong..............15 Bus 101.9 Business Report on “Aarong Bangladesh” 1

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.....................................................................................................2

2. Literature Review.............................................................................................32.1. Company Background..........................................................................................................................32.2. Logo of Aarong.........................................................................................................................................42.3. Aarong’s Mission Statement..............................................................................................................42.4. Vision of Aarong......................................................................................................................................52.5. Organizational Structure of Aarong...............................................................................................52.6. Goals towards employment at Aarong..........................................................................................62.7. Services provided to the employees of Aarong.........................................................................6

3. How Aarong was formed..................................................................................63.1. Ayesha Abedin Foundation-AAF- (Aarong’s Production Centre)......................................63.2. How Aarong’s Shareholders are benefitted................................................................................73.3. Social Compliance & Producers Relations...................................................................................73.4. Organogram for SCPR...........................................................................................................................8

3.4.1. Senior Officer, Monitoring.............................................................................................................. 83.4.2. Management Trainee Officer........................................................................................................ 93.4.3. Junior Officer, Monitoring.............................................................................................................. 9

4. Products & Services of Aarong..........................................................................94.1. Clothing & Accessories......................................................................................................................10

4.1.1. Men’s garments:............................................................................................................................... 104.1.2. Women/Ladies Garments............................................................................................................ 104.1.3. Children’s Garments....................................................................................................................... 11

4.2. Nakshi Katha..........................................................................................................................................114.3. Home Textiles/Home Accessories...............................................................................................124.4. Jewelry items.........................................................................................................................................124.5. Metal/Brass............................................................................................................................................124.6. Leather..................................................................................................................................................... 124.7. Bamboo/Cane/Leaf............................................................................................................................134.8. Food Items..............................................................................................................................................13

5. Industry Analysis............................................................................................135.1. Major Competitors..............................................................................................................................135.2. Aarong’s Retail Outlets......................................................................................................................145.3. SWOT Analysis of Aarong.................................................................................................................14

5.3.1. Strengths............................................................................................................................................. 145.3.2. Weaknesses........................................................................................................................................ 145.3.3. Opportunities.................................................................................................................................... 155.3.4. Threats................................................................................................................................................. 15

5.4. Explanation of the SWOT analysis of Aarong..........................................................................155.4.1. Strengths............................................................................................................................................. 155.4.2. Weaknesses........................................................................................................................................ 165.4.3. Opportunities.................................................................................................................................... 165.4.4. Threats................................................................................................................................................. 17

6. Conclusion......................................................................................................17

7. Bibliography...................................................................................................18

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1.

Introduction

“To provide a stable and gainful source of employment for the under privileged

rural artisans, lift up the traditional identity and the commitment of quality service”

On the basis of these principal Aarong started its journey in Bangladesh. Aarong is an

organization that is dedicated to change the lives of disadvantages, promoting

traditional products from Bangladesh and opening the doors so their products can be

exported. Throughout Bangladesh and in international destinations, the name of

Aarong is the synonym of quality originality and uniqueness. The designer and the

creators of the product range offered by Aarong, have not only established the

organization as leaders in deshi handicraft, but have also reignited interest and

popularity for styles and traditional crafts that are native to the country. It is the

gracious blend of contemporary and customary that ensures that each product is

original and saleable in modern society. Aarong therefore has thousands of artisans

producing pottery work, jewelry, woven baskets, silk, leather items, brass pieces and

magnificent wood cravings. Today, few urban consumers will argue that Aarong is

the local Mecca for deshi handicraft. Aarong’s product designs has brought consumer

attention back to the products and styles that are indigenous to Bangladesh, its

designers blending the traditional with the contemporary in a manner that has won

instant consumer appeal, starting a revolution in trends that has now been taken up by

countless other boutiques and stores. Aarong’s product designs focus on the diverse

types and textures of crafts and patterns that have been passed along from generation

to generation among weavers and artisans in craft hubs around the country.

The name of the organization Aarong is a Bangla word. It means “a village fair or

market”. The village fair provides craftsmen of all trades a marketplace to display and

sell their traditional handicrafts. The naming of Aarong as such upholds the

organizations commitment to promote the indigenous goods of our country, which are

a part of our rich cultural and artistic heritage.

It is the handicraft-marketing arm of BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Advancement

committee), the largest NGO in Bangladesh. Aarong has created a village fair for the

craftsmen of all trades come together to exhibit and sale their traditional handicrafts.it

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helps vitalize the traditional craftsmanship and find a wider market for their products

nationally and internationally.

Established in 1978, Aarong is a fair trade organization dedicated to bring about

positive changes in the lives of disadvantaged artisans and underprivileged rural

women by reviving and promoting their skills and craft. Reaching out to weavers,

potters, brass workers, jewelers, jute workers, basket weavers, wood carvers, leather

workers and more, Aarong embraces and nurtures a diverse representation of 65,000

artisans, 85% of whom are women. Today, Aarong has become the foundation upon

which independent cooperative groups and family-based artisans market their craft, in

an effort to position the nation’s handicraft industry on a world platform of

appreciation and acknowledgement. Over the years, Aarong has earned a name as one

of the finest rural craft producers and marketer in home and abroad.

2. Literature Review

2.1. Company BackgroundAarong began as a cause – a means to an end for a quiet organization fighting to

uphold the dignity of the marginalized. In 1976, when BRAC- a Bangladeshi NGO

dedicated to alleviating poverty and empowering the poor, first began encouraging

sericulture for women in Manikganj, their only buyers were a few scattered retailers

in Dhaka. Weeks, even months would pass between supply and payment, until BRAC

intervened. Aarong was born out of a need to ensure that the penniless silk farmers of

Manikganj were paid for their goods upon delivery, so that they could feed their

families.

Today, Aarong's reach has spread beyond Manikganj to the rest of the country. It has

grown into a thriving international enterprise showcasing ethnic wear to beautiful

crafts from silks, handloom cotton, endi to terracotta, bamboo, jute and much more.

From a single shop, Aarong has grown into one of Bangladesh's biggest retail chains,

with eight stores spread across the major metropolitan areas of the country - in Dhaka,

Chittagong, Khulna and Sylhet and one in London, UK.

Aarong symbolizes fairness in the global village. The organization has identified three

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basic constraints for gainful employment of the low income and marginalized people

in the rural areas: lack of working capital, marketing support and opportunity for

skills development. In order to bridge these gaps, Aarong provides a wide range of

services to its workers and suppliers:

Spot payment on product delivery to encourage efficiency and productivity

Reach out to producers in remote areas to ensure fair value for their efforts

Marketing communication and information for artisans

Advances against purchase orders where necessary

Training & Education in skills development to raise product quality and

marketability

Product Design and Support in Product Development

Quality Control to increase producer awareness of the importance of quality

These values reflect fair trade principles, which have been developed by registered

Fair Trade Organizations. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better

trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers

in Bangladesh.

2.2. Logo of AarongThe logo of Aarong is an image of peacock.it is

spectacularly beautiful because of the brilliant,

iridescent, diversified colorful pattern in its tail. The

color of the peacock in the logo is orange because it

represents energy. By this logo Aarong communicates

that its products are as stunning and as unique as a

peacock. Moreover it wants to emphasize its natural,

eco-friendly products through the emblem.

2.3. Aarong’s Mission Statement“To make Aarong the best in the world in providing a unique Bangladeshi lifestyle

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experience to empower people and promote Bangladesh while protecting our

environment.”

2.4. Vision of AarongAarong has a vision to establish them as world’s one of the famous fair trade fashion

house, and to remain market leader throughout its business. Aarong expanded its

business in international arena. Aarong has a dream to develop more artisans of

Bangladesh and make them self- dependent and attract more and more international

customers towards Bangladeshi culture.

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2.5. Organizational Structure of Aarong

2.6. Goals towards employment at Aarong Empowering destitute rural women by providing opportunities for

employment and income generation.

Ensuring commercial success of the enterprise of women producers.

Reviving traditional skills of rural artisans.

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2.7. Services provided to the employees of Aarong

Free Medical check-up including free eye treatment, eye-glasses and treatment

costs for severe illnesses

Advance wage payments for employees in need

Day care services

Workers retirement fund

Twenty five thousand independent cooperative groups and traditional family-based

artisans also market their crafts through Aarong. Potters, Brass Workers, Jewelers,

Jute workers, Basket Weavers, Handloom Weavers, Silk Weavers, Wood Carvers,

Leather workers and various artisans with specialized skills from all over the country

come to Aarong for marketing and support services.

3. How Aarong was formed

3.1. Ayesha Abedin Foundation-AAF- (Aarong’s Production Centre)

The Ayesha Abed Foundation (AAF) is an organization that aims to provide avenues

for employment and income generation for underprivileged rural women. It is an

enclave for women, formed to uplift them economically, through their work as

producers, and also socially, through their development into entrepreneurs. The

Foundation provides an appropriate working environment, financial and technical

assistance, and training to develop the women’s skills in various crafts. The

Foundation was established to commemorate the memory and work of late Mrs.

Ayesha Abed, a co-worker and wife of the Founder and Chairperson of BRAC. The

work that is done in the Foundation is a testament to her commitment to the issues of

education, training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged women. It was

she who in 1976 initiated all the present major activities of AAF in Manikgonj.

The AAF aims to work with the most underprivileged women in the society. These

women are often the most neglected and are in need of much assistance and support.

The AAF plays the role of a facilitator. To support these women Aarong has created

13 production centers in Baniachong, Gorpara, Jamalpur, Jessore, Kushtia,

Manikganj, Rajbari, Sherpur, and Pabna, Pollobi, Kurigram, Nilphamary, Jhenaidah

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and 653 sub Centre spread across in 2000 villages of Bangladesh. Today More than

40000 women work directly for Aarong in its production centers. The women are

placed in an enabling environment, with other women of similar socio-economic

backgrounds. They are trained and then given the opportunity to generate income.

One of the major challenges that these women have to face is that they are

marginalized and they, on their own, have no way of becoming part of the economic

system. This is where the AAF steps in, helping such marginalized women out of their

peripheral existence in society, and giving them the opportunity to become involved

in sustainable enterprise.

The AAF is closely interrelated with other programs, especially BRAC Development

Program (BDP) and Aarong. The women workers of the AAF come from the BDP

organized Village Organizations. Working at the AAF thus gives the women access to

other BRAC programs. All of the AAF’s finished products are sold through Aarong,

which additionally provides designs, raw materials and financial support to the AAF.

Since AAF supplies exclusively to Aarong, it is treated as Aarong Production Centres.

3.2. How Aarong’s Shareholders are benefitted 100% increase in revenue generated for

Profit percentage will increase by 4% as compared to 2010 by cost control

Brac to showcase Aarong as a model of successful social enterprise that

maximizes benefit for all stakeholders.

3.3. Social Compliance & Producers RelationsFrom a customer focus, the main idea of having a social compliance department is to

ensure that our Customers can shop at Aarong with a clean conscience. The

department is to ensure that the production centers where manufacturing takes place

are operating in standards that are acceptable to society without exploitation taking

place. The working environment, terms and conditions, wage levels, worker benefits,

health and safety facilities, working hours and worker development are all

standardized and implemented by our Producers.

Producer Relations is a very important function to the organization and gives the

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Producers a place to express their views and grievances of how to improve the

working relationship between Aarong and its Producers. Complaints and grievances

are filed to this department directly by the Producers which are then taken up with the

necessary departments at Aarong for resolution. Similarly, SCPR department for fact

finding and then coming to a resolution with the relevant people involved also looks

at a complaint or investigation raised about a Producer.

3.4. Organogram for SCPR

3.4.1. Senior Officer, Monitoring

Responsible for implementing social compliance in the field level at both AAF

and Individual Producer.

Address issues / complaints and recommend solution for the problems from

the producers.

Work closely with AAF Monitoring Officer to implement solutions and

monitor progress made.

Work closely with Junior Officer to implement solutions and monitor progress

made by individual producers.

Responsible for implementing social compliance at Aarong Head Office.

Proactively contribute to the current development process, compliance

monitoring procedure and other compliance operational practices.

Ensure that identified key issue in relation to the monitoring is reported to the

management.

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Facilitate to undertake social audits for producers.

3.4.2.Management Trainee Officer Support Senior Manager to making policies.

Prepare Monthly Reporting on department progress and activities.

Research on best practices for Aarong.

Full time support to achieve accreditations such as SA 8000 and ISO.

Prepare Social Audit documents for producers.

Help Senior Manager to accomplish day-to-day activity.

Initial grievance handling for individual producers.

3.4.3.Junior Officer, Monitoring Assist Senior Officer, Monitoring with implementing and monitoring social

compliance for individual producers.

Assist Senior Officer, Monitoring with implementing and monitoring social

compliance for AAF.

Establish and maintain a strong relationship with AAF and individual

producer.

Provide guidance and advice to producers when required to his selected

business area on compliance related issue after discussion with Senior Officer.

Facilitate to undertake social audits for producers.

Follow up on non-conformances identified in audits.

4. Products & Services of Aarong

Holding the steadfast to its original Mission, Aarong today supports the lives and

livelihoods of thousands of rural artisans and handicraft producers. These producers

and artisans create wide range of products for the different types of consumers in

home and abroad. The products are unique and traditional and appealing to the

modern consumers, staring from clothes, accessories to home wares. Aarong designs

and creates clothes for women, men and children. There are designers and more than

3000 weavers across the country are involved with the production of Aarong clothing

lines. And for the fashionable accessories there is one special department called

jewelry department where jeweler creates elegant jewelries that are contemporary yet

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traditional using gold, silver and jewels like pearl, emerald and diamonds. The other

accessories like bag, sandals and produced in AAF centres using leather, jute, bamboo

etc. In home ware and decorative Aarong produces pottery vases and sculpture of

wood, bamboo, brass and clay etc.

For exporting the products Aarong has a separate department in head office and very

selectives artisans work here to produce fine quality products and these are sent to the

production centres as sample of the exporting products. Here is the list of products

Aarong produces:

4.1. Clothing & Accessories

4.1.1.Men’s garments:• Punjabi

• Shirts

• Short kurtas

• Lungi

• Shawls

• Sleeping suit

4.1.2.Women/Ladies Garments• Sharee

• Shalwar Kameez

• Tops, pants

• Dopatta

• Skirts

• 3 pieces

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Fabrics

• Scarves

• Shawls

• Nightwear

4.1.3.Children’s Garments• Girls: Pant tops, Skirts, Lehenga sets.

• Boys: Pant shirts, Fatua, Panjabee- pajama

• Newborn Baby: Nima, panty, Dry paper, Baby sets.

4.2. Nakshi KathaThe word ―Kantha‖ originally suggests a light quilt of mild winter and cool monsoon

nights. Through the concepts exist in almost all parts of the world, the form of

quilting that‘s prevails in Bengal is unique and not only serves as functional article

but also represents the cultural identity and folk arts of this land. The colorful patterns

and designs hat are embroidered on these articles results in the name ― Nakshi

Kantha. Each of this kantha represents the contents of a woman‘s mind and fields

with romance, sentiment and philosophy. Cushion covers, Bed covers, tapestry,

jewelry boxes, ladies parts etc.

4.3. Home Textiles/Home AccessoriesAarong is the name of differentiation. Its

cloth lines are different in design from any

other shops of the country. More than 3000

weavers across the country are involved

with the production of Aarong clothing

lines. Each and every dress has its own

significance as the talented craftsmen who

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are contributing make them to the locally manufactured handloom fabric. Every

clothing line is exclusive with a variety of shade, textures drawing, and trimmings.

Aarong paper products consists stationary, card books, wrapping papers that have

their own significance.

4.4. Jewelry itemsAarong is selling silver, Gold, pearl, Beads, Clay &

Jute Jewelry. Gold Jewelry of Aarong is guaranteed

to be 21 karat. Aarong is the foirst silver jewelry

selling outlets in Bangladesh.

4.5. Metal/BrassThe metal products are also available for exclusive home decoration and used Candle

stands, Photo frames, Lamps, CD racks Napkins Holder, Flower Vases, Ashtrays,

Wall mirror, showpieces & Decorative Wall hanging re the metal and brass items.

4.6. LeatherAarong offers the finest quality of leather produced

in Bangladesh. It is to be noted that everything is

hand done by the artisans. Aarong‘s leather product

includes all kinds of desk, home, gift and personal

accessories. The leather is made by small leather

workshop situated in and around Dhaka10 to 15

worker and some trainees are employed. Sheep and calf leather is generally used,

sheep leather can be embossed, embroidered, printed and hand printed. Calf leather is

stronger and harder than that of sheep. However, it can only be screen-printed. Some

products like Ladies sandal, ladies bag, Gents sandals, Jewelry box, Belts, Wallet,

Key rings, Optical cases, jackets, executive bags, Folder/ Files.

4.7. Bamboo/Cane/LeafCane and bamboo abundantly found raw gave rise to traditional industry who are

using this as raw materials. Traditional items include furniture. Aarong makes oother

products for day-to-day use decorations, gifts etc.

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4.8. Food Items Aarong Dairy Milk

(Chocolates, Strawberry

and Tamarind)

Aarong Yoghurt (Sweet

and Sour Flavors)

5. Industry Analysis

5.1. Major CompetitorsThere are many major competitors based on the product category that Aarong

produces and one of the

major competitor is Deshi

Dosh, which started with a

very attractive name it is a

combined effort of 10 local

companies to promote the

culture and clothes of

Bangladesh and the stores are

Deshal, Nipun, Rang,

Banglar Mela, Bibiana,

Shadakalo, Anjans,

Probortona, Nagardola and

Kay Kraft altogether are this Deshi Dosh. Maintaining a harmony with others each

stall remains unique. All of them displays their own product. The first site of these

exclusive ‘deshi’ products was at the Bashundhara City Mall, and then it opened the

second site at Hotel Ruposhi Bangla. People who are in to our countries own products

should visit Deshi Dosh. This is a perfect zone to shop for male and female of all

ages.

5.2. Aarong’s Retail OutletsAarong sales its products through its own outlets, Aarong follow zero distribution

channel. Around the country Aarong has ten outlets six outlets in Dhaka in six major

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parts (Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Uttara, Maghbazar, Wari, Mirpur, Jamuna Future Park)

and outside Dhaka Aarong has two outlets in Chittagong, one in Sylhet and one in

Khulna. And outside Bangladesh Aarong has one shop in London, United Kingdom

and another in Jackson Heights, New York.

5.3. SWOT Analysis of AarongSWOT analysis is a powerful technique for understanding organizations strength and

weakness and looking for the opportunities and threats it may face. Used in a business

context it helps organization crave a sustainable niche in a market. This analysis is

mainly based on a current market situation.

5.3.1.Strengths

Specialist marketing expertise.

Leading brand reputation.

Customer loyalty towards the brand.

Good Production quality.

Increased sales

Strong Management.

Innovative idea.

Low production damage rate.

Unique handicrafts.

5.3.2.Weaknesses

Poor access to collection.

Vulnerable to producer.

Financial support.

No direct market experience.

Limited budget in R&D (Research & Development).

Higher price.

Sales person needs more training.

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5.3.3.Opportunities

New distribution channel.

Capture more market share.

Local events.

New market segment.

Seasonal fashion influence.

Cost advantages.

Can be surprise competitors.

5.3.4.Threats More competitors.

Price wars with competitors.

Competitors have some superior products.

Changing technology.

Political instability.

Economy

5.4. Explanation of the SWOT analysis of Aarong

5.4.1.StrengthsAarong & AAF is the pioneer organization in handicraft. Aarong has more than 68 %

market share, which makes it the market leader. And over these years Aarong has

built a strong brand name in home and abroad. The products quality maintains a

certain standard and it secured Aarong with loyal customers. Aarong’s one of the

biggest strength is its Production Centers (AAF). The sales of Aarong are so high that

it has almost “zero” production damage rate, which reduces producing costs. They are

innovative and always bring some new product in the market, which meets customer

requirement and expectations. The organization is a respected employer that values its

workforce.

5.4.2.WeaknessesEven though Aarong is the market leader it still has its drawbacks, one of the

weakness is Aarong charges higher price for their products on the other hand the

competitors charges lower price for the products. It not only reduces Aarong’s sales in

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off seasons, but also similarity in design as boutiques are coming up with similar

designs. Aarong has its outlets in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet and Khulna, but they do

not have any outlets in Rajshahi, Rangpur, and Jessore etc.

Aarong has a reputation for new product development and creativity. However they

remain vulnerable to the possibility that their producer may not be able to produce

goods on timely manner due to their inability of high scale production. The collection

channel of the organization is not well structured which leads them to uncertainty

collection of products from the producer in time, creating hindrances for them in the

upcoming market. Since most of the products at Aarong are handmade, personal

calamities also effects drastically on production, which disables the company to

deliver their product on time to the consumers. This stands one of the biggest

disadvantages for Aarong as these occurs on most instances on the time of delivery

Aarong charges relatively high prices for their products than their competitors.

Resulting in a loss of consumers whose financial level fluctuates from time to time.

Sometimes their unprofessional attitude leads customers to satisfaction and switch to

other local brands.

5.4.3.OpportunitiesAarong proved to have an excellent aptitude at capturing the advantage of

opportunities. They have opportunities to involve them in new distribution channels

joint venture with some other small Boutique and more sales point. Aarong also has

the adequacy to globalize its business ventures. Handmade products are now the latest

trend in the local fashion industry. Local events and functions like Pahela Baishakh,

Pahela Falgun, Victory Day, Independence Day etc. creates a huge demand for

handicraft and with proper marketing skills Aarong can launch new products

especially for these occasions. Alongside the season change, changes of people’s

preferences also occur. So does necessity, based on this idea Aarong can attract the

local consumers at all season.

Aarong can go for new outlets in different cities. They can also start joint venture with

other boutiques so that they can have more coverage in home and abroad. Aarong has

no seasonal collection; they can start seasonal collection for each season it will give

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them opportunity to attract new markets.

5.4.4.ThreatsThough it stands as one of the oldest organization in Bangladesh handicraft industry,

even though Aarong does not have any big competitors now but the number of

completion is ever growing. There is always new competitors’ threat. And the number

of consumer for other boutiques is increasing which will eventually decrease

Aarong’s market and as well as sales. Existence of some small competitors like Kay

Kraft, Anjons, Deshal, Jattra, Khubsurat, O2, Rang etc. are there alongside other

small boutiques. Price along with rising of new advertising are increasing the

popularity of the smaller brands, decreasing Aarong’s market share as well as sales.

However, repositioning of the brand as a major weapon, Aarong is ready to battle.

Uncertain economic conditions and decrease in the dollar rate can considerably affect

the company progress. Customer need and taste in handicraft is reducing and

gradually being replaced by technology based synthetic and plastic products.

Moreover cultural diversity is increasing the interference of foreign culture, thus

demand of foreign handicraft will deteriorate.

6. Conclusion

Aarong is not only a fashion house it is more than that. With times Aarong has

evolved itself as one of the most successful lifestyle store in our country maintaining

the tradition and the trends. Besides becoming the leading lifestyle chain store in

Bangladesh they have cherished the traditional crafts of Bangladesh through Ayesha

Abed Foundation and have been able to create employment of thousands of people.

As a result Aarong is a fair trade organization reaching global market by representing

folklore tradition of Bangladesh. Aarong & AAF plays the role of protector and

promoter of traditional Bangladeshi products and designs. the designers and the

innovators of the products offered by Aarong have not only established the

organization of as leaders in handicrafts but have also reignited interest and popularity

for styles and traditional crafts that are native to the country. It is this gracious blend

of contemporary and customary that ensures that each product is original and saleable

in a modern society.

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Bibliography

http://www.aarong.com

https://www.facebook.com/BRAC.AARONG

http://www.banglarfashion.com/BrandAllProduct.aspx?param=BHg

%2FZIuTobUGga7ORl6PoQ%3D%3D

http://www.brac.net/content/aarong#.U0aQXtxHA2w

http://www.upohar2me.com/send_gift_bangladesh?bid=210

http://www.aarong.com/aaf.php

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