Strategic Case 6: Direct Selling Mistine Cosmetics in Thailand 1. Is it possible that having a retail outlet creates channel conflict? Explain. I think that it is highly possible that by having a retail outlet it creates channel conflict among the individuals that are doing the direct selling. The people that are doing the direct selling may feel that they are at a disadvantage when trying to sell there products because there is a local retail outlet down the street. The local retail
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Michael Lee unit 9 Marketing Mistine Case Studies 1. What are the major SWOT considerations in Mistine’s attempt to continue its growth and dominance in the Thai market? Strength: * Short selling period * Well recognized brand * Low cost product that provides value to customers * Abundance of sales people * Advertising campaign from mass media that brings brand recognition Weakness: * Dependence on its supplier providing products * High turn-over ratio for sales people
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Mistine: A Case Study Mary Jo Barbato Globe University March 5‚ 2010 Mistine is poised for success in its attempt to continue as Thailand’s front runner in the direct-selling cosmetics industry. Being number one in a small group of competitors is a precarious‚ but beneficial position. As leader‚ Mistine will continue to be in control of its own destiny. The current levels of market share and growth are theirs to lose. Their quality commitment and customer satisfaction guarantee
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interview‚ Mistine missed to achieve the expansion on the middle to high income because of its perception of untrustable product due to its cheap price and lack of outstanding quality product. Moreover‚ its low brand image on the main customers‚ for example; the vocational girls‚ may lead the product become an unwanted brand for middle to high-income customers. Also‚ this focus group customer does like the imported brand. They don’t want to use a local Thai brand. These reasons can answer why Mistine can’t
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Research and update the case information as much as possible with current research‚ and then conduct a comprehensive SWOT analysis for Mistine. Strengths: Mistine’s strengths are in its high quality products‚ efficiency‚ selling and marketing techniques. The company uses international standards in its product and ingredient selection‚ ensuring quality that consumers can trust. They build a customer base‚ trust and encourage product switchover by offering full refunds or product replacement if dissatisfaction
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CASE STUDY OF ESPOIR COSMETICS INTRODUCTION Compiled is a case analysis of the Espoir Cosmetics Company’ decision as to whether develop a Global Branding initiative or to carry on with the firms existent Domesticated marketing concept. This document breaks down the operational environment of the firm‚ and proceeds o avail some recommendations as the best courses of action that Espoir can take. The firm exits within the personal care industry‚ whose key success factors and industry structure
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Through it all‚ the focus has to be on the core consumers—educated‚ youthful-spirited young women. These are the challenges facing Stila Cosmetics‚ a relatively small but growing company in Glendale‚ CA. If that weren’t enough‚ Stila has the daily challenges of achieving the right mix of product formulas in fashion-forward‚ eco-friendly packaging. Stila Cosmetics accomplishes all of these objectives and has forged a close personal bond with its consumers by using guerilla-marketing tactics in which
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Cosmetic Dentist in Eagle County Are you hiding your smile behind your hand because of bad‚ missing‚ or crooked teeth? If so‚ it’s time to visit Vail Valley Dental Care. Your Avon dentist offers smile makeovers that can transform even the worst teeth into a smile that you can be proud of. Even if you’re just looking for a quick touchup for that special event‚ Dr. Maloley can help. Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth. Veneers hide
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NBB has found success from being a mission and value oriented company. The husband and wife team penned the company’s core mission and values to include being focused on care for the environment‚ employees and customers. Companies should have clear and defined explanations of its mission and values as they determine the culture and the overall success of the company’s future (Lencioni‚ 2002). All employees of NBB are knowledgeable of the company’s values and beliefs and understand how they deliver
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Regulatory issues/agencies All cosmetic products marketed in the USA must comply with the Federal Food‚ Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)‚ the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Adulterated or misbranded cosmetics cannot be distributed according to the FD&C Act (Cosmetic Handbook‚ 1992). Manufacturers are not required to test their products for safety though the FDA strongly encourages safety tests. If a claim cannot be adequately substantiated‚ the
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