Essays about: "differentiation marketing strategy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 24 essays containing the words differentiation marketing strategy.

  1. 11. Fairtrade - A Competitive Imperative? : An Investigation to Understand the Role of Fair Trade in Company Strategy in the Chocolate Industry

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Elina Vettersand; Thao Tran; [2012]
    Keywords : Strategic entrepreneurship; fair trade; competitive advantage.;

    Abstract : Background: The rise in ethical consumerism has become evident through an increase in sales of fair trade products in recent years. Consumers are prepared to pay a premium for fair trade chocolate, and with a steady future growth in the fair trade movement, this is an attractive market for new entrants. READ MORE

  2. 12. Companies´ Reactions to Rival´ s Actions in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry : Examples of companies in the cosmetics goods industry

    University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

    Author : Jolita Kilinskaite; Simone Kolar; [2012]
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    Abstract : Date:                             June 8th, 2012 Course:                          EFO 705 Master Thesis Course Program:                       International Marketing Authors:                        Jolita Kilinskaite (jke11003), Simone Kolar (skr11003) Title: Companies´ Reactions to Rival´ s Actions in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Industry-  Examples of companies in the cosmetics goods industry   Research Question: How do companies in the FMCG industry react to rivals actions?   Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to describe and analyze how companies react to rival´s actions   Method: The thesis is based on secondary research and primary research. The primary research is based on semi-structured interview processes and critical incidents   Target audience: Companies in the FMCG industry, Academics and Teachers in the field of Strategy and Marketing who are interested in competitive    marketing strategies in the FMCG industry   Keywords: Differentiation strategy, Imitation Strategy, Co-opetition, Rival´s actions, FMCG industry, Competition, Critical incidents   Conclusion: This master thesis concentrates in theory on three common reaction strategies in marketing, which are defined as differentiation, limitation, and co-opetition and describes possible rival´s actions, the roots that cause certain reaction strategies. READ MORE

  3. 13. Pizzerias but not hairdressers : Market characteristics and customer reward programs

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Emma Ekström; [2011]
    Keywords : Customer reward program; market characteristic; purchase incentive; loyalty program; frequency program; reward program; loyalty card; stamp card; loyalty scheme; pizzerias; hairdressers; product type; marginal costs; differentiation.;

    Abstract : Firms commonly offer purchase incentives to customers to make them purchase repeatedly. One such strategy is to offer customer reward programs. Customer reward programs are one of the most widely studied areas within marketing and one of the most widely implemented marketing initiatives by practitioners. READ MORE

  4. 14. THE CLUB CARD AS A CUSTOMER REWARDS PROGRAM

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Carla Escalante Fischer; Korakote Luansagul; [2011]
    Keywords : loyalty programs; marketing strategy; customer retention; customer relationship management.;

    Abstract : In the current competitive market environment, customer loyalty efforts is one of the most important factors for achieving strategic success, especially considering that increased loyalty and customer satisfaction can have a positive influence on long-term financial performance of business entities. Since research has shown that retaining current customers can be more profitable than trying to find new ones, developing loyalty plays an important part in any marketing strategy aiming to create competitive differentiation and thus gain a unique position. READ MORE

  5. 15. Differentiation through Aesthetics in Supermarkets

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Meng Dou; Esra Ekiz; [2011]
    Keywords : Aesthetics; Service Marketing; Art; Fashion; Supermarkets;

    Abstract : Background:This thesis strives to analyze aesthetic services used in supermarkets. Supermarkets facefierce competition and varied marketing dilemmas such as traditional marketing versusservice marketing. READ MORE