Consumer Behavior I Fall 2016
Industry Trends
Size of retailers based on US sales ( in Billions)
Industry Snapshot
Source: Statista
298
74
64
27 25 19 14 13 5
0
75
150
225
300
375
Traditional Retail
Shopping is Declining
Industry Trends
Value Oriented Stores are
becoming more popular
Malls are Seeing Declining
Sales
Online shopping is
growing
Percentage of U.S sales at general merchandise stores, by type, 2000-16
0%
1,750%
3,500%
5,250%
7,000%
8,750%
Warehouse clubs and superstores Discount department stores Traditional Department stores All other general merchandise
stores
Source: Mintel, Department Store Reteiling US, September 2016
Online Shopping Market in the U.S. (in billions)
0
100
200
300
400
500
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Source: Mintel, Online and Mobile Shoppings, US, September 2016
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About Macy’s
• Largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M)
• Fashion & affordable luxury
• 734 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and
Guam
• >100 international destinations @ macys.com
• Known for epic events--Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®
• 4 flagship stores -- including Herald Square (NYC), Union Square
(SF), State Street (CH), and Dadeland (MIA), South Coast Plaza
(SoCal)
• Tourist Site for visitors
• 150-year tradition
• Strengthen communities--- supporting local and national charities
giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference
Macy's History
New York retailer Rowland Hussey Macy opens
his first store on the corner of 14th Street and
6th Avenue with the iconic red star as the logo
The store expands
Moves to its current 34th street
Herald Square location
Macy’s kept expanding and is promoted as “World’s Largest Store”
Thanksgiving Day Parade debut
Federated changed its
name to Macy’s inc
Expanding digital footprint: Online
orders increased by 25%
Closing 36 physical stores
732 stores
J.CPenny
7.6%
Walmart
11.6%
Nordstro
m
8.8%
Sears
13.2%
Macy's
15.7%Target
36.2%
Others
6.9%
Market share & Stores
-34%
-23%
-11%
0%
11%
23%
Nordstrom Kohl's JC Penney Macy's
historical sales growth of major department stores
(in millions)
Business Snapshot
Negative sales growth while other players' sales
increased
Source: company 10K
Number of people that purchased in Macy’s within the last 30 days
(in millions)
Business Situation Snapshot
Customer traffic has seen a declining
trend
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Source:: Statista
Key Takeaways
Industry
Consumers are shifting
towards value-oriented
stores and online shopping
Macy’s
While Other brands have
seen a positive sales growth
& increase foot traffic to
store Macy’s has fallen
behind.
Macy’s
Current
Messaging
#Old Friends
A tribute to Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s 2016 campaign
#Santaproject
http://social.macys.com/believe/
Macy’s 2016 campaign
# Celebrate
Everything with
Macy’s
“Love, holidays, family, friends, or just because…there are so many reasons to celebrate! And for
generations, Macy’s has been lucky to be there with you every step of the way. So let’s keep
celebrating the big things, the little things and everything in between, together.”
—Macy’s
Macy’s 2016 campaign
#BeFestive
Macy’s Public
Events
#AmericanIcon
“This year, American Icons is all about
the celebration of music and we’re
offering a medley of different experiences
for customers to get involved.”
—Macy’s CMO, Business Wire
“Macy’s Summer Vibes”
Macy’s Public
Events
Promotional Messages
Are people getting what Macy’s has been trying to communicate?
Macy’s
Brand
Perception
Quality
Sales
Parade
Top-of-mind about Macy’s
Expensive
Prices
Nothing
Macy’s Brand Attributes
Macy’s Brand Personality
What do we know?
Macy’s is linked to a
feminine image, with
good fashion sense,
and is known for its
holiday events. But is
still somewhat remote
and not inclusive.
Key Takeaways
Industry
Consumers are shifting
towards value-oriented
stores and online shopping
Macy’s
While Other brands have
seen a positive sales growth
& increased customer traffic,
Macy's has declined
Message & Brand
Perception
The messages do not tie
together and makes Macy’s feel
remote and non inclusive.
Competitive
Analysis
The Shopper’s Destination
Brand Personality
Top Competitors
Get your Penny’s worth
"JCPenny focuses on building private brands and revenue
per customer to create sustainable loyalty. If JCPenney
can help her discover the things she loves more easily,
innovatively and consistently than anyone else, we know
she'll come back for more."
Reinvent Yourself
"We want to provide our outstanding service every
day, one customer at a time. "
Expect great things
"We not only offer the best merchandise at the best
prices, but we're always working to make your shopping
experience enjoyable. "
Like no other store in the world
"We are still finding various ways to show that we are no
ordinary store by trying to have our own unique ways and
being able to give everyone the best in fashion and
designing, all in a mind-blowing way. "
The Challenges…
Key Takeaways
Industry
Consumers are shifting
towards value-oriented
stores and online shopping
Macy’s
While Other brands have
seen a positive sales growth
& increase foot traffic to
store Macy’s has fallen
behind.
Message & Brand
Perception
The messages do not tie
together and makes Macy’s feel
remote and non inclusive.
Competition
Macy’s needs a unique
communication plan to make it
stand out amongst the
competition
The Solution
As marketers what should we do to fix this?
Hone In on These Things
New Concept
Our new concept includes these 4 things
Department stores come and department stores go, but few have been around as long as
Macy’s. Why? Because Macy’s has always been a part of the fabric of your life; from
special sales, to the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.”
47%
44%
29%
60%
26%
Age 18-34
Age 35-49
Age 50+
HH with children under
18
HH w/o children under 18
Degree of reception of the concept
People like to think of Macy’s as a fabric of their lives
age group: 18-50
With children under 18 in household
Feel that the relationship with Macy's has become closer
37%
31%
20%
40%
21%
62%
64%
39%
66%
44%
Age 18-34
Age 35-49
Age 50+
HH with children under
18
HH w/o children under 18
Feel positive emotions towards Macy’s
People Think about Macy's as America
&
Families consider Macy's "Comfortable" and "Safe & Secure"
18-34
35-49
Children under
18 in HH
Macy's' wide variety has
8
0
6
2
4
Macy's
Bloomingdale'
s
Kohl's
Nordstrom
JC Penney
The Number of Items People Think of Each Department Store First
ws that the fact that Macy's is in people's life from the behavioral dime
New Communication
#bringing _____ together
bringing __________ together
bringing __________ together
bringing __________ together
bringing __________ together
Thank You !

Macy's-Communication Strategy

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    Size of retailersbased on US sales ( in Billions) Industry Snapshot Source: Statista 298 74 64 27 25 19 14 13 5 0 75 150 225 300 375
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    Traditional Retail Shopping isDeclining Industry Trends Value Oriented Stores are becoming more popular Malls are Seeing Declining Sales Online shopping is growing
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    Percentage of U.Ssales at general merchandise stores, by type, 2000-16 0% 1,750% 3,500% 5,250% 7,000% 8,750% Warehouse clubs and superstores Discount department stores Traditional Department stores All other general merchandise stores Source: Mintel, Department Store Reteiling US, September 2016
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    Online Shopping Marketin the U.S. (in billions) 0 100 200 300 400 500 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Source: Mintel, Online and Mobile Shoppings, US, September 2016
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    02 About Macy’s • Largestretail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) • Fashion & affordable luxury • 734 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam • >100 international destinations @ macys.com • Known for epic events--Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® • 4 flagship stores -- including Herald Square (NYC), Union Square (SF), State Street (CH), and Dadeland (MIA), South Coast Plaza (SoCal) • Tourist Site for visitors • 150-year tradition • Strengthen communities--- supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference
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    Macy's History New Yorkretailer Rowland Hussey Macy opens his first store on the corner of 14th Street and 6th Avenue with the iconic red star as the logo The store expands Moves to its current 34th street Herald Square location Macy’s kept expanding and is promoted as “World’s Largest Store” Thanksgiving Day Parade debut Federated changed its name to Macy’s inc Expanding digital footprint: Online orders increased by 25% Closing 36 physical stores
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    -34% -23% -11% 0% 11% 23% Nordstrom Kohl's JCPenney Macy's historical sales growth of major department stores (in millions) Business Snapshot Negative sales growth while other players' sales increased Source: company 10K
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    Number of peoplethat purchased in Macy’s within the last 30 days (in millions) Business Situation Snapshot Customer traffic has seen a declining trend 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Source:: Statista
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    Key Takeaways Industry Consumers areshifting towards value-oriented stores and online shopping Macy’s While Other brands have seen a positive sales growth & increase foot traffic to store Macy’s has fallen behind.
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    #Old Friends A tributeto Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Macy’s 2016 campaign
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    # Celebrate Everything with Macy’s “Love,holidays, family, friends, or just because…there are so many reasons to celebrate! And for generations, Macy’s has been lucky to be there with you every step of the way. So let’s keep celebrating the big things, the little things and everything in between, together.” —Macy’s Macy’s 2016 campaign
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    #AmericanIcon “This year, AmericanIcons is all about the celebration of music and we’re offering a medley of different experiences for customers to get involved.” —Macy’s CMO, Business Wire “Macy’s Summer Vibes” Macy’s Public Events
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    Are people gettingwhat Macy’s has been trying to communicate?
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    What do weknow? Macy’s is linked to a feminine image, with good fashion sense, and is known for its holiday events. But is still somewhat remote and not inclusive.
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    Key Takeaways Industry Consumers areshifting towards value-oriented stores and online shopping Macy’s While Other brands have seen a positive sales growth & increased customer traffic, Macy's has declined Message & Brand Perception The messages do not tie together and makes Macy’s feel remote and non inclusive.
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    Get your Penny’sworth "JCPenny focuses on building private brands and revenue per customer to create sustainable loyalty. If JCPenney can help her discover the things she loves more easily, innovatively and consistently than anyone else, we know she'll come back for more."
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    Reinvent Yourself "We wantto provide our outstanding service every day, one customer at a time. "
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    Expect great things "Wenot only offer the best merchandise at the best prices, but we're always working to make your shopping experience enjoyable. "
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    Like no otherstore in the world "We are still finding various ways to show that we are no ordinary store by trying to have our own unique ways and being able to give everyone the best in fashion and designing, all in a mind-blowing way. "
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    Key Takeaways Industry Consumers areshifting towards value-oriented stores and online shopping Macy’s While Other brands have seen a positive sales growth & increase foot traffic to store Macy’s has fallen behind. Message & Brand Perception The messages do not tie together and makes Macy’s feel remote and non inclusive. Competition Macy’s needs a unique communication plan to make it stand out amongst the competition
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    The Solution As marketerswhat should we do to fix this?
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    Hone In onThese Things
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    New Concept Our newconcept includes these 4 things
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    Department stores comeand department stores go, but few have been around as long as Macy’s. Why? Because Macy’s has always been a part of the fabric of your life; from special sales, to the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.” 47% 44% 29% 60% 26% Age 18-34 Age 35-49 Age 50+ HH with children under 18 HH w/o children under 18 Degree of reception of the concept People like to think of Macy’s as a fabric of their lives
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    age group: 18-50 Withchildren under 18 in household Feel that the relationship with Macy's has become closer 37% 31% 20% 40% 21% 62% 64% 39% 66% 44% Age 18-34 Age 35-49 Age 50+ HH with children under 18 HH w/o children under 18 Feel positive emotions towards Macy’s
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    People Think aboutMacy's as America & Families consider Macy's "Comfortable" and "Safe & Secure" 18-34 35-49 Children under 18 in HH
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    Macy's' wide varietyhas 8 0 6 2 4 Macy's Bloomingdale' s Kohl's Nordstrom JC Penney The Number of Items People Think of Each Department Store First ws that the fact that Macy's is in people's life from the behavioral dime
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