Extensive SWOT Analysis of Mercadona – A Spanish Supermarket Chain

Recently we talked about the comprehensive business model of Lidl, which is a German international discount retailer chain. So now we are going to do a detailed SWOT Analysis of Mercadona.

Mercadona is a family-owned company, founded in the year 1977 by a Spanish family and it’s one of the leading physical supermarkets and online shopping companies in Spain. It aims to be responsible for prescribing clients the best choice of satisfactory food, home care, personal care and animal care. Mercadona was given the ninth rank for the foremost reputed enterprise withinside the planet in 2009 by the reputation institute as indexed in Forbes magazine.

Furthermore, Mercadona has been putting money into effective marketing methods. The current global situation is pushing towards digitalization, and if you’re interested in learning more, check out our Free MasterClass on Digital Marketing 101 by Karan Shah, CEO, and Founder of IIDE.

Do you know how a firm evaluates its environment? SWOT Analysis is one of the most often used approaches. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the SWOT Analysis of Mercadona. 

Before we get started with the SWOT Analysis of Mercadona, let’s learn a little bit about the firm, its products and services, and its competitors.

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Aditya Shastri

Lead Trainer & Business Development Head at IIDE

Updated on: Oct 27, 2022

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I’m Aditya Shastri, and this case study has been created with the support of my students from IIDE's digital marketing courses.

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Aditya Shastri - Trainer at IIDE

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Lead Trainer & Business Development Head at IIDE

Aditya Shastri leads the Business Development segment at IIDE and is a seasoned Content Marketing expert. With over a decade of experience, Aditya has trained more than 20,000 students and professionals in digital marketing, collaborating with prestigious institutions and corporations such as Jet Airways, Godrej Professionals, Pfizer, Mahindra Group, Publicis Worldwide, and many others. His ability to simplify complex marketing concepts, combined with his engaging teaching style, has earned him widespread admiration from students and professionals alike.

Aditya has spearheaded IIDE’s B2B growth, forging partnerships with over 40 higher education institutions across India to upskill students in digital marketing and business skills. As a visiting faculty member at top institutions like IIT Bhilai, Mithibai College, Amity University, and SRCC, he continues to influence the next generation of marketers.

Apart from his marketing expertise, Aditya is also a spiritual speaker, often traveling internationally to share insights on spirituality. His unique blend of digital marketing proficiency and spiritual wisdom makes him a highly respected figure in both fields.