Marketing Case Study II: Aqualisa Quartz Introduction and Problem Statement Aqualisa‚ a premium British shower manufacturer‚ is experiencing teething problems with its new line of electronic mixed shower products – Quartz. Despite being hailed as “a breakthrough in shower technology” (Case p. 6)‚ early sales were dismal. Plumbers‚ the main channel of Aqualisa’s products‚ have developed an ‘electronic phobia’ since the late 1980s when early electronic showers failed‚ hurting Quartz by association
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------------------------------------------------- Case 2 : Aqualisa Quartz : Simply a better shower 1. Executive summary Aqualisa launched an innovative shower in 2001‚ called the Quartz shower but the success wasn’t immediate. At present‚ the most important goal for Aqualisa company is to increase its new showers in terms of units and profit. But the main impediment is the lack of awareness about this brand from consumers and the reluctance from plumbers about adopting this shower. In order to cope that‚ the
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Aqualisa Quartz: Simply a Better Shower Decision sheet Submitted by: Ankit Garg (Section B) Objective Develop a marketing strategy for Aqualisa Quartz Market Segmentation Basis Type Market Characteristics Pricing segment Premium Through showrooms‚ high performance and service Standard Rely on independent plumber‚ emphasize performance & service Value Convenience and price. Avoid excavation. Use independent plumber Distribution channel Trade shops Primary customer is plumber
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Aqualisa company overview Aqualisa has always had a strong reputation in the U.K. shower market‚ with the company being generally recognized as having top quality showers‚ a premium brand and great service. It was a highly profitable company and sat quite comfortably with its niche in the market. Harry Rawlinson joined the company in 1998 and believed it was vulnerable for different reasons. In the year 2000‚ Aqualisa had 18.1% of the market share in the shower industry. Aqualisa sold electric
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Case memo The UK shower equipment market grew by 0.1% from 2000 to 2001 to reach a value of £588 million in 2001. Market value has increased steadily ‚ totaling nearly 12% for the period 1997 to 2001. Shower products for the domestic and commercial sectors are distributed through a wide range of channels. The main distribution channel continues to be builders and plumbers merchants with the DIY multiples also holding a substantial share. Other retail channels include bathroom specialists‚ grocery
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I took into consideration the problem of Aqualisa Quartz shower line and found out how to solve it‚ how to make an enormous problem to become an opportunity instead. This company made a great job with it’s research and creation of product that takes advantage on it’s competitors by giving everything to needs of the customers. But the problem is there is no connection between plumbers and customers. Also sales are affected by bad experience of customers with previous products. So‚ customers don’t
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5 0 3 -S0 8 14 D E E NER O‚ 2003 YOUNGM E MO ON Aqualisa Quartz: Simplemente‚ una ducha mejor «La fontanería no ha cambiado desde tiempos de los romanos» ––Tim Pestell‚ director nacional de ventas de Aqualisa Harry Rawlinson (MBS 1990) se quitó su abrigo y se dirigió hacia la recepción del South Kent County Marriot. «¿Me podría indicar dónde está el comedor?‚ preguntó‚ tengo unos invitados de Estados Unidos.» La recepcionista le señaló un pasillo decorado con fotografías de las calles y los
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1. What is the Quartz value proposition to plumbers? The Quartz has solved all problems that the previous products had: it looked great‚ delivered good pressure at stable temperature‚ was easy to use and didn’t break down‚ that meant for plumbers good guarantee‚ plus it was easy to install‚ required 50% less time. 2. Why is the Quartz shower not selling? Well after checking all table charts in the case the answer is to easy. It cost crazy money in comparison with other products on the market
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Subject of the Case: Target marking strategy to build consumer brand‚ while selecting the best distribution channels. Define the Problem: Quartz‚ a new product‚ is far below sales targets and needs to meet them quickly. Background of the Situation Everyone had a bathtub‚ only about 60% of U.K. had showers. Most of U.K.’s pluming dated back to the Victorian era‚ which have gravity fed plumping‚ meaning poor-to-low water pressure about 3 to 4 liters per minute. The low pressure and fluctuating
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In 2001 Aqualisa created a new product‚ Quartz‚ which they felt revolutionized the shower industry. Much to their dismay the new product was having a difficult time selling. After analyzing their marketing strategy I have found several reasons for the Quartz low sales volumes. 1. Placement in premium segment 2. Poor marketing to customers‚ plumbers. 3. Small retail network When launching the new product‚ Aqualisa decided that Quartz should be placed in the premium segment.
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