2.1 Introduction The theoretical framework discusses the pertinent theories to this research project. This research project focuses on the export and marketing strategies for Znya Organics. The following sections intend to identify market entry strategy and marketing strategy by using academic papers. 2.2 Theory 2.2.1 Market entry mode selection Before entering into a new market, it is essential for the firm to identify market entry strategy and evaluate the possible influences that can affect the firm expansion to a new market. Market entry strategy involves how company wants to allocate its products, technologies and human skills to another market. Carazo and Lumiste (2010) described foreign entry mode as an institutional agreement that …show more content…
• International shipping through a third party: by adding an international shipping to its domestic website. This has a low investment and risk but with full control. This does not actually increase customer experience and brand control. • Branded information website: by building a digital channel to enhance brand image for the physical sales channel. With this entry mode the retailer can maintain control over brand image. However since customer cannot purchase directly from the website, it is difficult to measure the impact of the …show more content…
With this mode the firm has less control over it product and brand image, therefore it is important to choose partner with similar position. • Established marketplace: by selling 2.2.2 Competitive strategy According to Brandenburger and stuart (1996), “The essence of strategy lies in creating favourable asymmetries between a firm and its rivals” (p.804). A competitive strategy attempts to identify and secure the most promising market segment within a product-market area (Pearce & Robinson, 2003). To achieve a competitive advantage, customers must value a firm’s product or activity more than its competing firms (Hollensen, 2010). Lee & Lee (2011) described Porter’s generic strategies as a way for company to achieve competitive advantage. Porter’s generic competitive strategies (1985) consists of: • Cost leadership: when a firm aims to be a low cost producer in its market. • Differentiation: when a firm wants to distinguishes itself from the competitors by producing products or services that are unique. • Focus: when a firm select a specific segment and competes with a cost-focus strategy or differentiation focus (Lee & Lee,
Introduction As the world we live in today continues to flatten, new channels begin to emerge across the globe. The technological age that we live in today has forever changed they way retailing functions, creating new opportunities for international success. However, the thought of internationalization can be daunting for many retailers, especially due the large history of retailers who have expanded internationally and then failed. Although this type of expansion can be overwhelming, if done properly, the new retail format can generate a great deal of success for the retailer.
This information conveys that increase in total sales resulted from 10 percent increase in Internet store. iii) Knowledge: The increase in overall sales resulted due to company’s innovation with new fabrics and designs. Moreover, free yoga classes which helped them attract new customers.
This theory is based on the concept that there are five forces that determine the competitive intensity and attractiveness of a market. Porter 's five forces help to identify where power lies in a business situation. This is useful both in understanding the strength of an organization 's current competitive position, and the strength of a position that an organization may look to move into. Strategic analysts often use Porter’s five forces to understand whether new products or services are potentially profitable. By understanding where power lies, the theory can also be used to identify areas of strength, to improve weaknesses and to avoid mistakes.
Now, like any other company out there in the corporate world, they all come across a point in business where they face a competitive situation, due to either their product line, pricing, or their financial system. According to our
Firstly, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix that concentrate the market position of different products. Secondly, the experience curve and the Profit Impact of Market Strategies model which identified a number of strategic variables. Furthermore, competitive advantages model (Porter, 1985) which focus on five different forces in environment of organization, but suit with only stable market. Generic strategy was developed strategies under this school, especially it can identify position in the market. Advantages: -Provide content in a systematic way to the existing way of looking at strategy -Particularly useful in early stage of strategy development, when date is analyzed -This school emphasis on analysis and calculation can be a very strong support to the strategy development process -This strategy suit with big businesses or organization which have ability for operate effective market research in the environment
Competitive advantage is when two or more firms compete within the same markets, one firm possess a competitive advantage over its rival when it earns (or has potential to earn) a persistently higher rate of profit. There are three types of competitive advantage. a) Cost leadership strategy occurs when a firm a delivers the same services as its rivals but at a lower price. b) The differentiation strategy occurs when a firm delivers greater services for the same price of its rivals. c) Focus strategy is a focused approach requires the firm to concentrate along one specific segment either a cost leadership or a specialization strategy.
2 LITERATURE REVIEW Several studies have been made on the branding of Institution especially, higher Institutions which includes Universities, Colleges and Business Schools. The importance of branding is well recognised in the branding literature. This chapter starts with a definition of key words in order to understand the terms of discussion and theoretical concepts relevant the research topic. The key words includes strategic positioning, brands, branding, business school, corporate branding, brand image and reputation and brand strategy, stakeholders.
International marketing strategy is a combination of marketing principle that could be used to formulate a marketing strategy for specific products and services within one or more countries to extend or internationalise the company. The research paper is based on the international marketing strategy of Nike Inc. (a Sports Apparel retail company working internationally) to help the management of the company shortlist and identify potential market for them to expand their business. It utilised macro and micro analysis of the sports retail market to identify the potentials of the industry that would help them to increase their business performance in the international marketplace. Macro Factors PESTLE It is noted that PESTLE is one of the most important and effective that often used by organisations in order to assess different macro factors that influence their activities in a negative manner (Li, et al., 2014).
Introduction: Marriott International Inc. - Marriott International, Inc. is one of the top leading hospitality company in the world. J. Willard and Alice Marriott were the founder of the company. From past 80 years, it has always been looked under the guidance of Marriott family. The headquarter of the company is situated in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. The company revenue for fiscal year 2013 was estimated to be $13 billion dollars.
This promises potential target audience for an effective digital marketing strategy of Uniqlo. 5. Legal According to Peng (2014, p.43) a country’s legal framework helps reduce “transaction cost by minimizing uncertainty and combating opportunism” • Fair treatment for foreign investors are guaranteed by Vietnamese Government and the 2015 Enterprise and Investment Law has implemented favourable conditions for FDI sectors (Ernst & Young, 2015)
When a company is competing through its differentiation advantage; it would try to carry out its activities in a much better manner than the
The increasing level of competition decrease the profitability. Moreover, this tool provides a foundation to formulate strategy and recognize the competitive landscape in the same industry of the company ("Industry Analysis | Porter’s Five Forces | Competition,"
Table of Contents 1.0) Executive Summary 3 1.1) Objectives 3 1.2) Mission 3 1.3) Keys to success 3 2.0) Product and Services 4 2.1) Sourcing 5 2.2) Technology 5 3.0) Market Analysis Summary 5 3.1) Market Segmentation 6 3.2) Target Market Segment Strategy 7 3.2.1) Market Trends 7 3.2.2) Market Needs 8 3.2.4) Market growth 8 4.0)
Causes According to Amin & Noor (2013), the E-consumers generally refer to the purchaser of goods and services over electronic systems such as Internet and other computer networks. This new group of consumers is increasing in number over the years as on-line shopping become a trend and manifestation of modern life style. Based from the Paynter & Lim (2001), E-commerce would provide consumers with benefits such as interactive communications, fast delivery, and more customization that would only be available for consumers through online shopping. Product information in the Internet is more compact and it ranges from various sites.
This strategy rests on the choice of a narrow competitive scope within an industry. The focus strategy has two components. (a) In cost focus, a firm seeks a cost advantage in niche market, (b) In differentiation focus; a firm seeks differentiation in its target segment. Examples are car manufacturers like Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, and Bentley. These companies target a niche market and manufacture the cars according to the customers required specifications.