Clean Edge Article response 1. What changes are occurring in the non-disposable razor category? The non-disposable razor category has experienced tremendous growth in recent years‚ boasting a steady 5% growth per year from 2007 to 2010. This growth can be attributed to introduction of new innovative products; 22 between 2008 and 2009. There is increased competition for shelf space‚ which was forcing distribution to shift outside traditional food and drug stores. In 2000‚ food stores
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Problem Statement: Paramount has become a market leader in global consumer products; but knows that innovation is vital to continue success. Paramount has used technology to create an innovative razor‚ but wants to make sure that it is positioned effectively. Situation Analysis: * Customers: Male consumer products have been trending upward in the last decade. The customer segments are broken up into three areas; social/emotional‚ involved razor users‚ and uninvolved or maintenance users
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Clean Edge Razor Haifeng Chen 1. What changes are occurring in the non-disposable razor category? Assess Paramount’s competitive position. What are the strategic life cycle challenges for Paramount’s current product as well as for Clean Edge? The rate of new-product introductions for non-disposable razors and refill cartridges had accelerated in recent years‚ with an unprecedented flurry of 22 new stock-keeping units being introduced between 2008 and 2009. Most of these new SKUs were line
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albert rosenberg‚ william kim and Shareholders from: jackson randall subject: paramount clean edge date: 8/16/2010 After extensive and exhausting research for the past few months on our newest product “Clean Edge”‚ in which many of our internal departments and managers have contributed invaluable knowledge‚ time and energy in seeing that Clean Edge has an efficacious launch in the super-premium non-disposable razor market‚ I was appointed by Mr. Quimby to spearhead a recommendation to the executive
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Paramount Health and Beauty Company is in the process of launching a new technologically advanced nondisposable razor “Clean Edge”. With its improved design‚ Clean Edge provides superior performance by utilizing a vibrating technology to stimulate hair follicles and lift the hair from the skin‚ allowing for a more thorough shave. The company has decided to introduce it in the men’s market where it has a strong presence. The company is now focussing on positioning and naming of this new product. It
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Clean Edge Razor-Case Analysis Executive summary Paramount is planning to launch a non disposable razor ‘Clean Edge’. This company is a market leader in the non disposable razor market. Currently it is offering Paramount pro and Paramount Avail. The product based categorisation in hair removal market is non disposable razor‚ disposable razor‚ cartridges‚ shaving cream and depilatories. The non disposable razor and refill cartridge market is divided into three segments based on price and quality
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Clean Edge Razor Case 1. What is the marketing management problem or opportunity the case protagonist faces? Paramount must decide how it wants to position the Clean Edge Razor in the market. With the men’s grooming market segment poised for growth‚ it must figure out where the most profit opportunity lies (i.e.‚ super-premium‚ mainstream‚ etc.) and then proceed with an implementation plan. 2. What alternative courses of action can the protagonist pursue to address the case problem? One
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Clean Edge Razor MKTG600‚ Section 233 10/18/2012 Brief case study analysis of Paramount’s newly designed Clean Edge razor Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 2 PROBLEM STATEMENTS 2 RECOMMENDATIONS & CONCLUSIONS 3 RATIONALE & ANALYSIS 4 APPENDIX & ATTACHMENTS 6 Exhibit A: Select Non-disposable Razor Brand Prices 6 Exhibit B: Non-Disposable Razor Unit & Dollar Market Share by Brand: 2007-2010E 6 Exhibit C: Financial Forecasts: Alternative Positioning Scenarios
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Clean Edge Razor: Splitting Hairs in Product Positioning Duanyi Feng 02/13/2013 1. What changes are occurring in the non-disposable razor category? * In US razor market‚ nondisposable razors experienced approximately 5% growth per year from 2007 to 2010. * Super-premium segment of nondisposable razor grew significantly. * Different kinds of product innovation appear in the market. * Replacement cycle has been shortened. * Media advertising expenditures rose faster than
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Analysis of Clean Edge Razor Product Characteristics In 2007‚ Paramount developed a technological breakthrough in non-disposable razor segment called Clean Edge. It had a vibrating‚ ultra-thin five blade design and worked on AAA battery. A heavier handle allowed for better balance‚ grip and control while shaving and ultra-thin razor blade design reduces irritation. Clinical trials indicate that Clean Edge achieved a 25% increase in hair removal versus other leading non disposable razor brands.
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