Thursday, July 26, 2012

Retailers’ Marketing Decisions


Retailers’ Marketing Decisions


  1. Service and store atmosphere
  2. Price Decision
  3. Communication Decision
  4. Location Decision

Service and store atmosphere:

Service:

The service mix is a tool for differentiating one store from another. Retailers must decide on the services mix to offer customer: pre-purchase service, and ancillary service.

Atmosphere:

Atmosphere is another element in the store arsenal. The store must embody a planned atmosphere that suits the target market and draws consumers toward purchase.

Price Decision:

Prices are a key positioning factor and must be decided in relation to the target market, the product and service assortment mix, and the competition. All retailers would like to achieve high volumes and gross margins.

Location Decision: 
            
            Communication Decision:
         
            Retailers use a wide range of communication tools to generate traffic and purchases.    
            Each retailer must use communications that support and reinforce its image positioning.                                               
            Retailers are accustomed to saying that three keys to success are “location, location and  
            Location". Department store chains, oil companies and fast food franchisers exercise great care in  
            Selecting locations.


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