Group 1 - Lacoste has made a bold marketing move by changing its iconic green crocodile logo to a goat, symbolizing "the GOAT (Greatest of All Time)" in tribute to tennis legend Novak Djokovic, but the actual impact has not been ideal [1][9][10] - The brand has designed a special jacket for Djokovic for the US Open, featuring a world map and colored tennis balls representing his achievements in Grand Slam tournaments, which has drawn attention to Lacoste's deep ties with tennis [3][5] - Despite the logo change and the launch of the "From Crocodile to the GOAT" limited capsule collection, the simplistic design has faced criticism from fans, and the high price point of 1390 yuan for the polo shirt has deterred many [10][12][13] Group 2 - Lacoste has been closely associated with tennis since its founding in 1933 by René Lacoste, a former tennis champion, and has maintained partnerships with major tennis events and players, including Djokovic [5][7] - The brand aims to expand its presence in the North American market, targeting a projected sales figure of approximately 400 million USD in 2024, while also enhancing its brand visibility through partnerships and new store openings [18][19] - In China, Lacoste is focusing on direct sales and e-commerce, having recently won a trademark infringement case, which allows for greater market expansion, including the opening of a full-category concept store in Shanghai [19] Group 3 - Lacoste has undergone significant management changes, with Thierry Guibert stepping down after a decade as CEO, during which the brand's annual sales grew from approximately 1 billion euros in 2015 to nearly 3 billion euros in 2024, with a target of reaching 4 billion euros by 2028-2030 [22][26] - The new CEO, Eric Vallée, faces challenges from both the previous CEO's strong performance and the overall decline in the luxury goods market, as reports indicate a potential decrease in global luxury sales by 2% to 5% by 2025 [30][31]