Introduction
Sue Koenig, a nationally ranked runner, faces some difficult decisions ahead. Her business, Runners World, has made a very good return on investment in the last ten years, but has recently seen sales flatten out for several reasons. Changes in consumer taste, choices, expectations, life style and increased competition have slowed the growth of a once thriving business. The paper will review the options Sue has and make recommendations for changes in her business. This can best be done in identifying and analyzing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT)…