This document summarizes a study on the buying decisions of men regarding shirts from single brand showrooms versus multi-brand retail outlets. It provides background on the growth of branded menswear in India. The objectives are to understand factors influencing brand and store selection. Previous related studies examined brand preference, impact of advertising, and customer shopping behavior in modern retail formats. The methodology involved a survey of 200 men in Erode, India regarding their demographic details, purchase patterns, and ratings of showroom factors. Results found that education level, income, and marital status influence purchases. Brand quality and status were highly ranked factors. Single brand and multi-brand showrooms were rated on location, service, product variety, prices, discounts, and credit
An empirical analysis on consumer perception towards branded trousersIAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study that examined men's perceptions of branded trousers in Coimbatore City, India. The study investigated which trousers brand was most preferred and what factors influenced men's preferences. It also examined consumer perceptions of retail garments showrooms. Primary data was collected through surveys of 215 men and analyzed using statistical tests. Key findings were that certain factors significantly impacted men's preferences for particular trousers brands. Retailers could use these findings to better understand consumer behaviors and develop effective branding strategies.
This document summarizes a research study exploring the popularity of branded apparel among youth. A sample of 52 youth ages 17-27 from major Indian cities were surveyed. The objectives were to determine brand preferences, most preferred brands, factors influencing purchase of brands, and the relationship between brands and social status. Data collection methods included a literature review and primary data from questionnaires. Statistical analysis included charts, findings, and techniques like correlation, mean, standard deviation, and t-tests. Key findings were that Levis was the most popular brand, quality and design most influenced purchases, and no significant difference was found between brand preference and social status perception.
The document is a project report submitted to Punjab Technical University in partial fulfillment of an MBA degree. It examines consumer preferences for different branded sports shoes in Chandigarh, India. The report includes an executive summary, research objectives, methodology, data analysis and interpretation, suggestions and recommendations, annexures and bibliography. The methodology section describes using a random simple sample of 100 respondents in Chandigarh to collect primary data through questionnaires and interviews on factors influencing sports shoe purchases such as quality, durability, variety, price and intended use.
The document discusses luxury cosmetics brands in India and the evolving perceptions of Indian consumers. It analyzes several factors: the growing Indian economy and disposable incomes have increased spending on luxury goods. Personal experience and benefits are the most important factors for consumers choosing brands. There is a strong preference among consumers for international cosmetic brands over Indian brands. Switching between premium cosmetic brands is infrequent. Consumers generally prefer organic and natural cosmetic products over chemical-based products. Spending on cosmetic products appears to be independent of consumers' incomes.
Consumer perception of global vs. localsuhaschahande
This document examines consumer perceptions of global versus local car brands in India. It begins with an abstract that outlines the study's objectives to understand factors influencing consumer preferences for global brands, the effects of country of origin on brand perceptions, and the impacts of consumer ethnocentrism. It then presents a literature review on brands, the shift from local to global brands, and theoretical frameworks related to country of origin, culture of brand origin, and consumer ethnocentrism. The review provides context for the qualitative study of consumer perceptions of global and local car brands in India.
This document provides a brand audit report on L'Oreal brand. It begins with an executive summary that introduces the purpose of the report. The introduction then defines key branding concepts like the difference between marketing and branding, what a brand is, and the importance of brand positioning. The research objectives are to evaluate L'Oreal's current brand image and identify any issues. The brand literature review covers internal and external brand management perspectives. The report also includes recommendations to improve L'Oreal's brand positioning and brand image.
MEASURENESS OF BRAND AWARENESS AND BRAND PRECEPTIONAvneet Kaur
The document is a research project report on measuring brand awareness and perception of L'Oreal Paris.
It includes a declaration by the student stating it is their original work, a certificate signed by the guide, and acknowledgements. It has an abstract summarizing the research methodology and conclusions. There are chapters on the introduction to L'Oreal Paris, literature review, need for the study, research methodology used, data analysis and interpretation through tables and charts, findings, conclusions and recommendations.
The project aims to determine the brand image, perception, attitudes and behaviors of customers towards L'Oreal Paris products and brand using a survey questionnaire and analyzing the results to understand customers' awareness, preferences, purchasing patterns and satisfaction
A Study on Consumer Behaviour towards Branded Garments am ong Male Shoppersinventionjournals
In the age of identity crisis and need for differentiation, everyone is after uniqueness; particularly h ow one wishes to appear. India is a global market for fashion garments and there is a cut throat competition exi sting among brands. Companies are rigorously working on identifying consumer buying behaviour, preferences, creating awareness, and a positive attitude towards their brands in order to grab larger portion of the market. Therefore, it is become necessary to study the consumer behaviour towards various branded men`s garments. T he study emphasis on how consumer evaluate branded garments on the basis of style, texture, price, colour, adv ertisement and celebrity endorsements, preferences towards branded garments and reasons for purchasing bran ded garments. The researcher has used descriptive research design, conducted study only with 150 respondents from two Engineering college, Bangalore. Statistical tools like measurement of central tendency, Chi-Square ar e used to test and analyse the collected data. Finally, it is revealed that irrespective of age and education levels respondents are buying branded garments to enhance their style, ant to protect their self-respect.
An empirical analysis on consumer perception towards branded trousersIAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study that examined men's perceptions of branded trousers in Coimbatore City, India. The study investigated which trousers brand was most preferred and what factors influenced men's preferences. It also examined consumer perceptions of retail garments showrooms. Primary data was collected through surveys of 215 men and analyzed using statistical tests. Key findings were that certain factors significantly impacted men's preferences for particular trousers brands. Retailers could use these findings to better understand consumer behaviors and develop effective branding strategies.
This document summarizes a research study exploring the popularity of branded apparel among youth. A sample of 52 youth ages 17-27 from major Indian cities were surveyed. The objectives were to determine brand preferences, most preferred brands, factors influencing purchase of brands, and the relationship between brands and social status. Data collection methods included a literature review and primary data from questionnaires. Statistical analysis included charts, findings, and techniques like correlation, mean, standard deviation, and t-tests. Key findings were that Levis was the most popular brand, quality and design most influenced purchases, and no significant difference was found between brand preference and social status perception.
The document is a project report submitted to Punjab Technical University in partial fulfillment of an MBA degree. It examines consumer preferences for different branded sports shoes in Chandigarh, India. The report includes an executive summary, research objectives, methodology, data analysis and interpretation, suggestions and recommendations, annexures and bibliography. The methodology section describes using a random simple sample of 100 respondents in Chandigarh to collect primary data through questionnaires and interviews on factors influencing sports shoe purchases such as quality, durability, variety, price and intended use.
The document discusses luxury cosmetics brands in India and the evolving perceptions of Indian consumers. It analyzes several factors: the growing Indian economy and disposable incomes have increased spending on luxury goods. Personal experience and benefits are the most important factors for consumers choosing brands. There is a strong preference among consumers for international cosmetic brands over Indian brands. Switching between premium cosmetic brands is infrequent. Consumers generally prefer organic and natural cosmetic products over chemical-based products. Spending on cosmetic products appears to be independent of consumers' incomes.
Consumer perception of global vs. localsuhaschahande
This document examines consumer perceptions of global versus local car brands in India. It begins with an abstract that outlines the study's objectives to understand factors influencing consumer preferences for global brands, the effects of country of origin on brand perceptions, and the impacts of consumer ethnocentrism. It then presents a literature review on brands, the shift from local to global brands, and theoretical frameworks related to country of origin, culture of brand origin, and consumer ethnocentrism. The review provides context for the qualitative study of consumer perceptions of global and local car brands in India.
This document provides a brand audit report on L'Oreal brand. It begins with an executive summary that introduces the purpose of the report. The introduction then defines key branding concepts like the difference between marketing and branding, what a brand is, and the importance of brand positioning. The research objectives are to evaluate L'Oreal's current brand image and identify any issues. The brand literature review covers internal and external brand management perspectives. The report also includes recommendations to improve L'Oreal's brand positioning and brand image.
MEASURENESS OF BRAND AWARENESS AND BRAND PRECEPTIONAvneet Kaur
The document is a research project report on measuring brand awareness and perception of L'Oreal Paris.
It includes a declaration by the student stating it is their original work, a certificate signed by the guide, and acknowledgements. It has an abstract summarizing the research methodology and conclusions. There are chapters on the introduction to L'Oreal Paris, literature review, need for the study, research methodology used, data analysis and interpretation through tables and charts, findings, conclusions and recommendations.
The project aims to determine the brand image, perception, attitudes and behaviors of customers towards L'Oreal Paris products and brand using a survey questionnaire and analyzing the results to understand customers' awareness, preferences, purchasing patterns and satisfaction
A Study on Consumer Behaviour towards Branded Garments am ong Male Shoppersinventionjournals
In the age of identity crisis and need for differentiation, everyone is after uniqueness; particularly h ow one wishes to appear. India is a global market for fashion garments and there is a cut throat competition exi sting among brands. Companies are rigorously working on identifying consumer buying behaviour, preferences, creating awareness, and a positive attitude towards their brands in order to grab larger portion of the market. Therefore, it is become necessary to study the consumer behaviour towards various branded men`s garments. T he study emphasis on how consumer evaluate branded garments on the basis of style, texture, price, colour, adv ertisement and celebrity endorsements, preferences towards branded garments and reasons for purchasing bran ded garments. The researcher has used descriptive research design, conducted study only with 150 respondents from two Engineering college, Bangalore. Statistical tools like measurement of central tendency, Chi-Square ar e used to test and analyse the collected data. Finally, it is revealed that irrespective of age and education levels respondents are buying branded garments to enhance their style, ant to protect their self-respect.
1) The document discusses the changing trends in cosmetics usage in India due to increasing disposable income and changing lifestyles. Retailing cosmetics has become challenging due to competition from other product segments.
2) It provides an overview of the Indian cosmetics industry and market segmentation. Major players include Lakme, Revlon, and L'Oreal.
3) Word-of-mouth and beauty consultants influence purchases more than advertising. Quality, price, and variety are most important factors for Indian consumers. Brand loyalty and satisfaction are key areas for marketers.
This document summarizes a study on factors affecting the consumer buying behaviour of youth regarding branded apparel in India. The objectives are to study brand preferences, most preferred brands, and psychological and other influences on purchases. A literature review covers topics like impulse buying behavior and effects of advertising. The research methodology will use surveys, statistical analysis tools like chi-square tests, and focus on youth in Jalandhar, India. The study aims to help apparel companies better understand consumer needs and formulate marketing strategies.
Deviprasad Goenka Management college of Media Studies
http://www.dgmcms.org.in/
Subject:BRAND BUILDING
Lesson 7 : BRAND EQUITY
Faculty Name: Vishal Desai
This document provides an overview of a research project conducted on the consumer behavior and perception of women towards Lakme cosmetic products. It includes an acknowledgement section thanking those who supported and guided the research. It also includes a certificate verifying the completion of the project. The document consists of 16 chapters that cover topics such as an introduction to consumer behavior and perception, a literature review on the cosmetic industry and Lakme, the research methodology used which involved surveys, an analysis and interpretation of the survey results, findings of the research, suggestions based on the findings, and a conclusion. The overall purpose of the research was to understand the consumer behavior and perception of women regarding awareness and purchase of Lakme cosmetic products.
Report On “Customers’ Perception towards Imported Cosmetics & Preference towa...Md. Abdur Rakib
Report on “Customers’ Perception towards Imported Cosmetics & Preference towards Different Brands of Shampoo”. It is based on the Study of Advanced Marketing Research course study.
The report is prepared by Elegant (VI) group.
Factors affecting the consumer purchase for Private Label Apparel Brands in I...Kashyap Shah
This document presents a study on factors affecting consumer purchase decisions for private label apparel brands in India. It discusses the growth of the retail industry and organized retail in India. Private label brands make up 10-12% of organized retail currently. The study aims to understand consumer perceptions, preferences, and loyalty towards private label brands. A literature review and qualitative research was conducted. 21 potential factors influencing purchases were identified and a questionnaire was administered to 304 respondents. Factor analysis identified 7 key factors that influence private label purchases: quality, price, store attributes, lifestyle fit, word-of-mouth, promotions, and brand name.
The document discusses brand equity and how it provides value to both customers and firms. It defines brand equity as a set of brand assets and liabilities linked to a brand's name and symbol that can add or subtract value. The five main categories of assets/liabilities that underlie brand equity are brand loyalty, brand awareness, perceived quality, brand associations, and other proprietary assets. Maintaining high brand equity provides strategic benefits like reduced marketing costs and increased customer loyalty.
The history of L'Oreal began in 1907 when a French chemist developed a colour formula and registered his own company. Over time, L'Oreal grew significantly and became a global leader in cosmetics. Today, L'Oreal has a 41% market share in India, competing against brands like Lakme, Revlon, and Nivea. L'Oreal targets various consumer segments in India like women seeking hair solutions and employs celebrities in its advertisements. The research analyzed L'Oreal's brand awareness, attitudes, and value among Indian women to understand how to strengthen emotional connections and better target older age groups.
1. The document discusses the history and concepts of branding from cattle branding in ancient times to the rise of global brands in the 17th century and proliferation of brands in the 20th century with the industrial revolution and modern media and transportation.
2. It examines the concepts of brand equity, value, awareness, loyalty, associations and identity. Strong brands are built through commitment to quality, awareness promotions, fostering loyalty through all times, and strong clear identities.
3. The document warns of four traps in developing brand identity - focusing only on brand image, using brand positioning instead of as part of identity, only having an external perspective, and fixating only on product attributes instead of the full brand. An effective identity
This document provides an overview and outline of a project report on consumer preference and buying behaviour towards washing machines and refrigerators. It includes sections on the problem statement, scope and objectives of the study, research methodology employed, and proposed questionnaire. The research aims to understand the key factors influencing consumer purchases of these appliances and examine satisfaction levels. Primary data will be collected through a survey of 200 customers using an administered questionnaire.
Final report on Consumer Buying Behavior and Factors Affecting their Buying B...Pran Mahato
This document is a project report submitted by Pran Kumar Mahato to the Central University of Jharkhand in partial fulfillment of an Integrated Master of Business Administration degree. The report studies consumer buying behavior and factors affecting buying behavior at Big Bazaar in Bokaro, India. It includes sections on objectives, scope, importance, company profile, literature review, research methodology, analysis and evaluation, recommendations, and conclusions. The report was conducted under the guidance of Shikha Sharma, an HR executive at Big Bazaar.
This document provides an executive summary and background on a report analyzing the strategic marketing of Nike in the British market. The summary discusses how the report examines Nike's success factors in Britain, includes a literature review and mixed qualitative/quantitative research methodology. It also covers Nike's market segmentation, promotional techniques, strengths, differentiation, target audience, and factors like price and advertising that affect Nike and its competitors.
This document provides information about a group project to create a lipstick production business in Vietnam. It includes the following key points:
1. The target customer market is young women in Vietnam, focusing initially on Hanoi.
2. An organization chart is proposed that would have 30 employees in year 1, growing to 50-60 in year 2 and 100 in year 3.
3. Potential competitors are other businesses producing handmade lipsticks in Vietnam, but these lack formal organization and quality control.
4. The supply chain and sourcing of raw materials is discussed.
This document discusses key concepts in brand management including what a brand is, how it identifies the seller or product, and its tangible and intangible attributes. A brand aims to differentiate a product from competitors and build equity over time through consistent identity, experience, and activities like product development, advertising, and sales. Strong brands develop loyalty and command a premium. Effective packaging and labeling support the brand message and strategy.
This document discusses key aspects of brand management and branding. It defines a brand as a name, symbol or design that identifies a seller's goods/services and differentiates them from competitors. A brand shapes customer expectations about what a product will deliver. Building a strong brand requires consistency over time and realizing it is a long-term activity. Brands simplify decision making for customers and provide value to firms through brand recognition, quality signals, and customer loyalty that leads to higher prices and barriers to entry. Choosing effective brand elements like names, logos and slogans is important for creating memorable, meaningful and distinctive brands.
The document is a report submitted by Adnan Kitabi, Avishek Mehra, and Gaurav Agarwal to Professor Srinivas Govindrajan on July 29, 2012 regarding a brand tracker project on Coca-Cola. It includes an executive summary of Coca-Cola's 125-year history and current brand status based on quantitative and qualitative research methods. The quantitative research used a modified Brand Asset Valuator questionnaire to analyze Coca-Cola and competitors on brand strength and stature. The qualitative research used a customized Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique to understand how consumers relate to the Coca-Cola brand through pictures.
The document provides details about a live project report on the impact of sales promotion in retail outlets. It discusses customer profiling, market placement of Matrix lifestyle stores, competitors, and the marketing strategies adopted by the stores. The objectives are to study customer perception of Matrix, competitive analysis, the effectiveness of mall branding and promotional offers, and loyalty programs. The methodology involves collecting data through customer profiling, competitor analysis, and examining the impact of mall branding and promotions.
BMW wants to segment the luxury car market further based on customer usage experience rather than just product attributes. It identified two key customer segments - "The Better Driver" who values driving experience over other luxury features and is willing to pay a premium. BMW aims to differentiate its product, pricing, promotion and place strategies from competitors like Mercedes, Lexus and Infiniti for these targeted segments.
RJ Reynolds analyzed cigarette brand usage patterns in Chicago and found they varied by neighborhood demographics. It segmented the market into high education, blue-collar and African American consumer groups concentrated in different city areas. RJR then allocated its promotion spending accordingly across its brands which each segment preferred like low tar cigarettes in high education areas.
This document summarizes a study on the buying decisions of men regarding shirts from single brand showrooms versus multi-brand retail outlets. It provides background on the growth of branded menswear in India. The objectives are to understand factors influencing brand and store selection. Previous related studies examined brand preference, impact of advertising, and customer shopping behavior in modern retail formats. The methodology involved a survey of 200 men in Erode, India regarding their demographic details, purchase patterns, and ratings of showroom factors. Results found that education level, income, and marital status influence purchases. Brand quality and status were highly ranked factors. Single brand and multi-brand showrooms were rated on location, service, product variety, pricing and payment options. The
evolution of e-commerce in the past decade and styletag as a trendsetterRain Chatterjee
The document discusses the evolution of e-commerce in India over the past decade and analyzes Styletag as an emerging trendsetter in the industry. It provides an overview of Styletag, including its founding, merchandising process, marketing strategies, and customer base. The document also examines drivers of the growth of e-commerce in India, forecasting that online retail sales will reach over $1 trillion by 2020. It identifies Styletag's target audience as primarily the 19-30 age group with an annual income between $2,500-10,000.
A social media competitor study between Snapdeal, Amazon and Flipkart Arjoon Mehra
Brands are more social than ever and they understand the importance of being social as well. This competitor study takes a deep dive among the 3 major E-Commerce players in India - Snapdeal, Flipkart and Amazon India.
We start with a general playoff and then take a closer look between the listening impacts of Snapdeal in India, a lot of conversations were tracked for a period of 15 days.
This project was done by me as per my contractual agreement with the employer, the project author holds the IPR for the case study and methodology.
1) The document discusses the changing trends in cosmetics usage in India due to increasing disposable income and changing lifestyles. Retailing cosmetics has become challenging due to competition from other product segments.
2) It provides an overview of the Indian cosmetics industry and market segmentation. Major players include Lakme, Revlon, and L'Oreal.
3) Word-of-mouth and beauty consultants influence purchases more than advertising. Quality, price, and variety are most important factors for Indian consumers. Brand loyalty and satisfaction are key areas for marketers.
This document summarizes a study on factors affecting the consumer buying behaviour of youth regarding branded apparel in India. The objectives are to study brand preferences, most preferred brands, and psychological and other influences on purchases. A literature review covers topics like impulse buying behavior and effects of advertising. The research methodology will use surveys, statistical analysis tools like chi-square tests, and focus on youth in Jalandhar, India. The study aims to help apparel companies better understand consumer needs and formulate marketing strategies.
Deviprasad Goenka Management college of Media Studies
http://www.dgmcms.org.in/
Subject:BRAND BUILDING
Lesson 7 : BRAND EQUITY
Faculty Name: Vishal Desai
This document provides an overview of a research project conducted on the consumer behavior and perception of women towards Lakme cosmetic products. It includes an acknowledgement section thanking those who supported and guided the research. It also includes a certificate verifying the completion of the project. The document consists of 16 chapters that cover topics such as an introduction to consumer behavior and perception, a literature review on the cosmetic industry and Lakme, the research methodology used which involved surveys, an analysis and interpretation of the survey results, findings of the research, suggestions based on the findings, and a conclusion. The overall purpose of the research was to understand the consumer behavior and perception of women regarding awareness and purchase of Lakme cosmetic products.
Report On “Customers’ Perception towards Imported Cosmetics & Preference towa...Md. Abdur Rakib
Report on “Customers’ Perception towards Imported Cosmetics & Preference towards Different Brands of Shampoo”. It is based on the Study of Advanced Marketing Research course study.
The report is prepared by Elegant (VI) group.
Factors affecting the consumer purchase for Private Label Apparel Brands in I...Kashyap Shah
This document presents a study on factors affecting consumer purchase decisions for private label apparel brands in India. It discusses the growth of the retail industry and organized retail in India. Private label brands make up 10-12% of organized retail currently. The study aims to understand consumer perceptions, preferences, and loyalty towards private label brands. A literature review and qualitative research was conducted. 21 potential factors influencing purchases were identified and a questionnaire was administered to 304 respondents. Factor analysis identified 7 key factors that influence private label purchases: quality, price, store attributes, lifestyle fit, word-of-mouth, promotions, and brand name.
The document discusses brand equity and how it provides value to both customers and firms. It defines brand equity as a set of brand assets and liabilities linked to a brand's name and symbol that can add or subtract value. The five main categories of assets/liabilities that underlie brand equity are brand loyalty, brand awareness, perceived quality, brand associations, and other proprietary assets. Maintaining high brand equity provides strategic benefits like reduced marketing costs and increased customer loyalty.
The history of L'Oreal began in 1907 when a French chemist developed a colour formula and registered his own company. Over time, L'Oreal grew significantly and became a global leader in cosmetics. Today, L'Oreal has a 41% market share in India, competing against brands like Lakme, Revlon, and Nivea. L'Oreal targets various consumer segments in India like women seeking hair solutions and employs celebrities in its advertisements. The research analyzed L'Oreal's brand awareness, attitudes, and value among Indian women to understand how to strengthen emotional connections and better target older age groups.
1. The document discusses the history and concepts of branding from cattle branding in ancient times to the rise of global brands in the 17th century and proliferation of brands in the 20th century with the industrial revolution and modern media and transportation.
2. It examines the concepts of brand equity, value, awareness, loyalty, associations and identity. Strong brands are built through commitment to quality, awareness promotions, fostering loyalty through all times, and strong clear identities.
3. The document warns of four traps in developing brand identity - focusing only on brand image, using brand positioning instead of as part of identity, only having an external perspective, and fixating only on product attributes instead of the full brand. An effective identity
This document provides an overview and outline of a project report on consumer preference and buying behaviour towards washing machines and refrigerators. It includes sections on the problem statement, scope and objectives of the study, research methodology employed, and proposed questionnaire. The research aims to understand the key factors influencing consumer purchases of these appliances and examine satisfaction levels. Primary data will be collected through a survey of 200 customers using an administered questionnaire.
Final report on Consumer Buying Behavior and Factors Affecting their Buying B...Pran Mahato
This document is a project report submitted by Pran Kumar Mahato to the Central University of Jharkhand in partial fulfillment of an Integrated Master of Business Administration degree. The report studies consumer buying behavior and factors affecting buying behavior at Big Bazaar in Bokaro, India. It includes sections on objectives, scope, importance, company profile, literature review, research methodology, analysis and evaluation, recommendations, and conclusions. The report was conducted under the guidance of Shikha Sharma, an HR executive at Big Bazaar.
This document provides an executive summary and background on a report analyzing the strategic marketing of Nike in the British market. The summary discusses how the report examines Nike's success factors in Britain, includes a literature review and mixed qualitative/quantitative research methodology. It also covers Nike's market segmentation, promotional techniques, strengths, differentiation, target audience, and factors like price and advertising that affect Nike and its competitors.
This document provides information about a group project to create a lipstick production business in Vietnam. It includes the following key points:
1. The target customer market is young women in Vietnam, focusing initially on Hanoi.
2. An organization chart is proposed that would have 30 employees in year 1, growing to 50-60 in year 2 and 100 in year 3.
3. Potential competitors are other businesses producing handmade lipsticks in Vietnam, but these lack formal organization and quality control.
4. The supply chain and sourcing of raw materials is discussed.
This document discusses key concepts in brand management including what a brand is, how it identifies the seller or product, and its tangible and intangible attributes. A brand aims to differentiate a product from competitors and build equity over time through consistent identity, experience, and activities like product development, advertising, and sales. Strong brands develop loyalty and command a premium. Effective packaging and labeling support the brand message and strategy.
This document discusses key aspects of brand management and branding. It defines a brand as a name, symbol or design that identifies a seller's goods/services and differentiates them from competitors. A brand shapes customer expectations about what a product will deliver. Building a strong brand requires consistency over time and realizing it is a long-term activity. Brands simplify decision making for customers and provide value to firms through brand recognition, quality signals, and customer loyalty that leads to higher prices and barriers to entry. Choosing effective brand elements like names, logos and slogans is important for creating memorable, meaningful and distinctive brands.
The document is a report submitted by Adnan Kitabi, Avishek Mehra, and Gaurav Agarwal to Professor Srinivas Govindrajan on July 29, 2012 regarding a brand tracker project on Coca-Cola. It includes an executive summary of Coca-Cola's 125-year history and current brand status based on quantitative and qualitative research methods. The quantitative research used a modified Brand Asset Valuator questionnaire to analyze Coca-Cola and competitors on brand strength and stature. The qualitative research used a customized Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique to understand how consumers relate to the Coca-Cola brand through pictures.
The document provides details about a live project report on the impact of sales promotion in retail outlets. It discusses customer profiling, market placement of Matrix lifestyle stores, competitors, and the marketing strategies adopted by the stores. The objectives are to study customer perception of Matrix, competitive analysis, the effectiveness of mall branding and promotional offers, and loyalty programs. The methodology involves collecting data through customer profiling, competitor analysis, and examining the impact of mall branding and promotions.
BMW wants to segment the luxury car market further based on customer usage experience rather than just product attributes. It identified two key customer segments - "The Better Driver" who values driving experience over other luxury features and is willing to pay a premium. BMW aims to differentiate its product, pricing, promotion and place strategies from competitors like Mercedes, Lexus and Infiniti for these targeted segments.
RJ Reynolds analyzed cigarette brand usage patterns in Chicago and found they varied by neighborhood demographics. It segmented the market into high education, blue-collar and African American consumer groups concentrated in different city areas. RJR then allocated its promotion spending accordingly across its brands which each segment preferred like low tar cigarettes in high education areas.
This document summarizes a study on the buying decisions of men regarding shirts from single brand showrooms versus multi-brand retail outlets. It provides background on the growth of branded menswear in India. The objectives are to understand factors influencing brand and store selection. Previous related studies examined brand preference, impact of advertising, and customer shopping behavior in modern retail formats. The methodology involved a survey of 200 men in Erode, India regarding their demographic details, purchase patterns, and ratings of showroom factors. Results found that education level, income, and marital status influence purchases. Brand quality and status were highly ranked factors. Single brand and multi-brand showrooms were rated on location, service, product variety, pricing and payment options. The
evolution of e-commerce in the past decade and styletag as a trendsetterRain Chatterjee
The document discusses the evolution of e-commerce in India over the past decade and analyzes Styletag as an emerging trendsetter in the industry. It provides an overview of Styletag, including its founding, merchandising process, marketing strategies, and customer base. The document also examines drivers of the growth of e-commerce in India, forecasting that online retail sales will reach over $1 trillion by 2020. It identifies Styletag's target audience as primarily the 19-30 age group with an annual income between $2,500-10,000.
A social media competitor study between Snapdeal, Amazon and Flipkart Arjoon Mehra
Brands are more social than ever and they understand the importance of being social as well. This competitor study takes a deep dive among the 3 major E-Commerce players in India - Snapdeal, Flipkart and Amazon India.
We start with a general playoff and then take a closer look between the listening impacts of Snapdeal in India, a lot of conversations were tracked for a period of 15 days.
This project was done by me as per my contractual agreement with the employer, the project author holds the IPR for the case study and methodology.
E-Commerce Models and Web 2.0 in Supply ChainArgha Ray
The document provides an analysis of the operations models of Amazon and Walmart. It discusses the evolution of Amazon from an online bookstore to expanding into multiple product categories and countries. It describes Amazon's business models as a seller, intermediary, and ecommerce service provider. It also outlines Amazon's inventory network and strategies used in different countries. For Walmart, it discusses the company's supply chain network components and traditional vs internet retail supply chain structures. It then analyzes key aspects of both companies' operations models including sourcing and procurement, production, planning and distribution, logistics, inventory management, and fulfillment and customer service. [END SUMMARY]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
An empirical analysis consumer perception towards branded trousersIAEME Publication
This document summarizes a research study on consumer perception of branded trousers in Coimbatore City, India. The study used a survey of 215 male respondents and statistical analysis to understand factors influencing brand preferences and perceptions of retail showrooms. Key findings include:
1. Raymond, Peter England, and John Player were the most preferred branded trouser brands. Other popular brands included Louis Philippe, Basics, and Arrow.
2. Factor analysis showed relationships between 20 factors influencing branded trouser preferences that were grouped into 6 components explaining over 50% of the variance.
3. Convenient store hours and offers/discounts were found to predict consumers' overall satisfaction with retail garments showrooms.
A Study on Consumer Behaviour towards Branded Garments am ong Male Shoppersinventionjournals
In the age of identity crisis and need for differentiation, everyone is after uniqueness; particularly h ow one wishes to appear. India is a global market for fashion garments and there is a cut throat competition exi sting among brands. Companies are rigorously working on identifying consumer buying behaviour, preferences, creating awareness, and a positive attitude towards their brands in order to grab larger portion of the market. Therefore, it is become necessary to study the consumer behaviour towards various branded men`s garments. T he study emphasis on how consumer evaluate branded garments on the basis of style, texture, price, colour, adv ertisement and celebrity endorsements, preferences towards branded garments and reasons for purchasing bran ded garments. The researcher has used descriptive research design, conducted study only with 150 respondents from two Engineering college, Bangalore. Statistical tools like measurement of central tendency, Chi-Square ar e used to test and analyse the collected data. Finally, it is revealed that irrespective of age and education levels respondents are buying branded garments to enhance their style, ant to protect their self-respect.
BRANDING: AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS BRANDED AP...IAEME Publication
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BUYING DECISIONS OF MENS’ SHIRTS: SINGLE BRAND
SHOW ROOMS Vs MULTI BRAND RETAIL OUTLETS
PERSPECTIVE
Dr (Mrs.) D.Kamalaveni, Dr.Ms.S.Kalaiselvi,
M.Com., Ph.D., PGDCA M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCA.,
Reader in Commerce, Lecturer and Head,
Vellalar College for Women, Department of Commerce with Computer
Erode (India) Applications, Vellalar
College for Women,Erode (India)
cutekalai_2003@yahoo.co.in
Ms. P.P.Saranya Devi
M.Phil Scholar,
Vellalar College for Women, Erode (India)
ABSTRACT
India is witnessing change in life styles of large section of the population. The need to
understand the emerging markets and consumers has become a big challenge for the corporate
world especially in creating and managing a powerful brand. By developing a powerful brand,
corporates can establish 'brand equity' and the equity assists firms in a variety of ways to manage
competition and to maintain market share. Branding is one of the most effective competitive tools
and it is a challenging task for the marketer to nurture a brand into a strong, profitable brand.
Today's brands are more visible than those in the past. They are every where-on the TV
hoardings, posters and print media. Brands while proclaiming their positive qualities pull down
those of their rivals. Intangible assets such as brands, patents and know-now have become
increasingly dominant elements of company value. Brands are widely recognized as corporate
assets but have been historically evaluated based on non financial attributes like awareness,
recognition and perceived value. Every marketer instinctively knows that his or her brand is
valuable. Brand value is represented by the premium price a company gets at the time of transfer
of ownership. However, the value for on-going business is determined by the important financial
term “Goodwill”.
Buying behaviour of men on branded shirts are changing one. A number of people visit
the showroom with a brand in mind because the quality and comfort of that brand are suitable for
them. Most of the youth are not giving much importance to any specific brand because they go for
smart look and different style only. An attempt is made in this study to assess the buying
behaviour in respect of mens’ shirts in single brand showrooms or in multi brand shops.
Keywords : Buying behaviour, single brand, multiple brand
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Introduction
Brand management holds the key in the modern markets, particularly in Indian markets
because Indians are very traditional. India's traditional dress for men is Dhoti but gradually, people
transmitted into tailor made dresses. Due to the globalization process, Indians are getting attracted to
ready made dresses, particularly Multinational brands.
The growth of readymade mens’ wear business in India was very slow till the early - 1980's.
The main reason for this was that Indian men were used to buying cloth and getting their outfits
tailored - mainly through local tailoring shops from the unorganized segment. Consequently, there
were no national level brands in this category for a long period. By the mid - 1980's however
customer mindset seemed to have started changing gradually, along with increasing urbanization, and
changes in the social and economic status and life styles. As in many other industries in the nation,
the move towards 'branding' soon took momentum in the mens’ wear market.
Both listed and unlisted players cater to the branded apparel market. There is a small number
of listed players such as Madura Garments, Raymond Apparel, Bombay Dyeing, TC Wills, Life Style
and Arvind Mills. Popular unlisted players include Indigo Nation, Colour Plus Basic and Sting.
Reasons for Branding
It is an instrument for sales promotion in the market.
It facilitates easy advertisement and publicity
It creates special consumer preference over the product.
Brand Value
Fim Crimmins, Executive Vice-President of DDB Needham told that the key to ensure brand
loyalty was to increase the value of the brand in the mind of the consumer, a task he said, was easier
said than done. Crimmins argued that more than sustained advertising to build value, factors such as
product improvements, package design, communicating the competitive positions and promotion that
deliver not only purchase incentives but also added value.
Buying Behaviour
Difference in customer’s habits, their cognitive structures and their motives cause them to
behave differently when buying. Although an individual doesn’t act the same way in all situations,
people tend to act consistently, we may identify six groups of consumers by their buying behaviour.
A habit – determined group of brand-loyal consumers who tend to be satisfied with the
product or brand last purchased.
A price – cognitive group of consumers who decide principally upon the basis of price or
economy comparison.
A cognitive group of consumers who are sensitive to rational claims
An impulse group of consumers who buy on the basis of physical appeal and are relatively
insensitive to brand name.
A group of emotional reactors who respond to product symbols and are heavily swayed by
images.
A group of new consumers who haven’t yet stabilized the psychological dimensions of
their behaviour.
Need for the Study
Customers include the present customers consuming the products of an organisation and also
the prospective customers who are presently consuming the products of competitors. Customers must
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be periodically analysed from several perspectives such as who constitute the customer inventory,
level of customer retention, what makes them buy, what their level of satisfaction is, where they are
placed in the loyalty ladder, what makes them disloyal, and so on. This analysis is to be performed
not only on the existing customers but also on the former customers, so that corrective actions may be
instigated to retain current customers. Periodical customer satisfaction audit program would provide a
meaningful insight into the customer attitude and their behaviour and also would form the basis for
developing appropriate strategies to retain relationship with the customers.
Statement of the Problem
India has witnessed a frantic pace of retail development over the past five years. Goldman
Sachs has estimated that the Indian economic growth could actually exceed that of China by 2015. It
is believed that the country has potential to deliver the faster growth over the next 50 years.
There is increased sophistication in the shopping pattern of customers, which has resulted in
the emergence of big retail chains in most metros; mini metros and towns being the next target.
Customer taste and preferences are changing, leading to radical transformation in life style and
spending patterns, which in turn is giving rise to new business opportunities. The generic growth is
likely to be driven by changing life styles and by strong surge in income, which in turn will be
supported by favorable demographic patterns.
Now- a- days the branded shirts are increasingly used by men. They select their branded shirt
in the Single brand showrooms (or) Multibrand showrooms. The buying decisions of the respondents
are influenced by different factors. The increase in demand for consumer goods and expendables
have boosted the sale of branded mens’ wear. Keeping this in view research is carried out to know
about the buying behaviour of men consumer with regard to branded shirts available in brand specific
showrooms (Single brand showroom) and multi-brand showrooms (Multi brand outlets).
Excerpts from Previous Studies
Dr. A.Lalitha, Dr.J.Ravikumar & K.Padmavalli (2008) made a study entitled "Brand
Preference of Mens’ wear". Scope of the study focuses on the brand preference regarding shirts and
pants of select consumers living in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is confined to the
customers visiting the select showrooms in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The objectives of this
study were to know the reason why customers prefer branded shirts and pants to unbranded ones, to
find out the influence of advertisement for branded clothing for the purchase behaviour of the
respondent and to know the factors influencing customers while choosing branded shirts or pants.
It is concluded that educational qualifications, employment status, age group, convenience of
shops, and advertisement are influencing factors for purchasing the branded shirts and pants by the
respondents. 94percent of the respondents are highly educated and purchased branded readywears.
Age group of 20-50 years are income earning people and spending on the branded wears. The study
reveals that the advertisements play a limited role to choose the brand among ready - made dresses
available in the market. 54percent of the customers are buying branded ready wear because of quality
and status symbol.
Dr.Ritu Narang (2006) in a study entitled “A Study on Branded Mens’ wear”, was taken up in
the city of Lucknow with an intention to explore the purchase behavior of the buyers of branded
mens’ wear. The objectives of this research are to study the purchase behaviour of the buyers of
branded mens’ garments, to study the impact of advertising on the purchase decision of buyers, to
study the impact of promotional activities on purchase behaviour of buyers. The research type was
exploratory as it was conducted to develop a concept about the purchasing behaviour of buyers of
branded mens’ garments and the impact of advertising on their purchase decision.
This study concluded that most of the times buyers visit the showrooms of branded garments
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with the purpose of shopping. The purchasing of branded garments is not impulsive. However,
compared to women, male buyers visit the showroom for passing the time; the number of people
visiting the showroom with a brand in mind is same as the number of people visiting the showroom
with no brand in mind; Advertising has maximum impact in creating brand awareness.
Dr.S.V.Pathak and Aditya P.Tripathi (2009) made a study entitled “Customer Shopping
Behaviour Among Modem Retail Formats: A Study of Delhi & NCR”. The Study is an exploratory
research conducted in Delhi & NCR. It specifically focuses on customer shopping behaviour in
Indian scenario among the modern retail formats. Objectives of the study are to find out the factors
that affect the buyer's decisions among the modern retail formats and to evaluate the comparative
strength of these factors in buying decision of the buyers.
On the basis of primary as well as secondary research the authors note that retailers often over
look the schemes and offerings expected by the customers and tried to impose their own offerings
upon customers which ultimately cause the dissatisfaction. It is also observed that in the changing
retailing environment, understanding the psyche of a customer is critical for success in retailing.
Aggregate level picture may be misleading, as it averages the beats and the valleys. Hence, Individual
understanding is desirable. It is further stated that the Indian customers have become more sensitive
to quality, customer service and status. He/She is ready to pay, some times, astronomical sums,
provided their needs are satisfied. They are basically looking for an experience which is more of
cognitive than physical.
In the article “Products May Die; Brands Don't!” the author (2009) focuses on the brand
conscious generation with increasing disposable incomes. Today's young consumers are inclined
more towards leading a comfortable and hassle-free life. They have come in possession of money and
wish to spend it on trusted goods and services, which are well worth the money that they would pay.
'Brands' cost them dearly and yet, they prefer the same as they are conscious of the fact that branded
products give them their money's worth. This generation of consumers may, therefore, be labeled as
'the brand conscious generation’. Raymonds, Amul and Bata are trusted brands. The problem is that
when they started they were pioneers in their line, whereas today, there are multiple brands that are
able to deliver the same quality at a lower price perhaps. Unless they reinvent themselves and remain
relevant, they cannot sustain.
The Article entitled “The Recipe for the success of Garment Industry” highlights that
Segmentation – Targeting – Poisoning (STP) is an important strategic tool in business, where in
customers are grouped together based on some common traits (segmenting), business analysis is done
for these segments to identify viable segment(s) (targeting) and the firm positions its marketing offer
to appeal to the targeted segment(s) so that the identified segment resonates to the offering
(positioning)
Because of the universalization of common production technologies and quality standards,
differences in various products and services are getting blurred. At the same time, customers are quite
demanding and would want their specific needs to be addressed. Thus, firms will have to configure
what customers want, rather than being product - centric. This trend makes the customer segments
smaller and smaller and poses a challenge to make each cluster a viable segment.
Objectives of the Study
The study has been carried out to fulfill the following objectives.
To ascertain the brand of shirt most preferred by respondents.
To assess the various positive attributes of popular brands of shirts.
To rank the factors inducing the respondents to go for branded shirts
To identify the demographic and purchase pattern related factors influencing the choice of
retail outlet.
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To identify the showroom specific factors influencing the choice of retail outlet.
To offer suitable suggestions to the single brand showroom franchisees and multi brand
shop owners
Methodology and Tools of Analysis
This study has been undertaken with the objective of assessing the buying behavior in respect
of mens’ shirts in single brand showrooms or in multibrand shops. For the purpose of assessing the
level of satisfaction, primary data have been collected from respondents and secondary data have
been collected from books, magazines and websites. A sample of 200 respondents were interviewed
using structured interview schedule. Only men who used readymade shirts have been chosen as
respondents purposively (non-random sampling method), as the main objective of research is to study
the buyer behaviour in respect of mens’ ready made shirts. Due care has been taken to include people
of various age groups hailing from different socio-economic background. Percentages, ranks, means
scores and weighted scores have been computed to fulfil the objectives of the study. Further chi-
square test has been applied to test the hypotheses in respect of demographic factors, purchase pattern
factors and showroom specific factors. Rank analysis has also been carried out to rank six important
reasons behind the purchase of branded shirts. They are quality, status symbol, official purpose, good
colours & designs, smart look & comfortable and different style. Overall mean scores have been
calculated for six showroom specific factors with five point scale viz, best, good, neutral, poor, very
poor for both single brand showrooms and multibrand showrooms. The factors are: location of shops,
salesmanship & courtesy, wider choice in colour, design & material, price range, offers & discounts
and facility for use of credit card.
Limitations of the Study
The study is subject to the following limitations:
The study covers respondents in Erode town only. The consumers attitude may not be
same in other towns and cities because of difference in preference, life style and buying
patterns.
As the sample size being limited (i-e) 200, the conclusion may not be wholly applicable to
the total market
Results and Discussion
As per Table 1.1, 29.5 percent of the respondents are 20 years old or less. 53.5 percent of the
respondents belong to the category of 21-30 years and the rest 17percent of the respondents are above
30 years. 4.5 percent of the respondents are educated upto School level; 58 percent of the respondents
belong to the category of Arts & Science graduates / Post graduates and the rest 37.5 percent of the
respondents are pursuing Professional course or have completed such a course. 50 percent of the
respondents are students, 34.5 percent of the respondents are employed and the rest 15.5 percent of
the respondents are either professional or self employed.
Further the table shows that 22 percent of the respondents are married and the rest 78percent
are unmarried. 40.5 percent of the respondents families have monthly income below Rs.10000. 29.5
percent of the respondents belong to the category of Rs.l0000-Rs.20000 and the rest 30 percent of the
respondents belong to the families with monthly income more than Rs.20000. 44 percent of the
respondents belong to urban area, 29.5 percent of the respondents hail from the semi-urban area and
the rest 26.5 percent of the respondents are from rural area.
It is evinced further from table 1.1 that 16 percent of the respondents always use branded
shirts; 35.5 percent of the respondents buy branded shirts most of the times and the rest 48.5 percent
of the respondents buy it occasionally. 38.5 percent of the respondents get information from friends
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& relatives; 37 percent of the respondents through advertisements and the rest 24.5 percent of the
respondents get it from showrooms / shops. 20 percent of the respondents buy during off-season sale.
51 percent of the respondents are mainly buying during festival time and the rest 29 percent of the
respondents buy mainly for functions.
Selection factor reveals that 53 percent of the respondents go for self- selection; 22.5 percent
of the respondents get the help of friends for selection and the rest 24.5 percent select shirts through
family members. ‘Showroom preferred’ factors reveals that 44.5 percent of the respondents buy most
of their shirts in single brand showrooms and the rest 55.5 percent of the respondents buy shirts in
any multibrand shop. City factor reveals that 43 percent of the respondents buy shirts in Erode city
and rest 57 percent buy in other towns such as Chennai, Tirupur and Coimbatore.
Brand Choice of Consumers
Table 1.2 portrays the brand choice of the consumers.
It is evinced from the table 1.2 that, Raymond, a leading brand is preferred by the highest
number of respondents and secured a high score of 52. ‘No Preference for any specific brand’ secures
the second place with 35 scores. This shows that many consumers are purchasing shirts according to
their financial positions and perception about smart look, style and comfort. Peter England which
successfully captured the Indian middle class mind has bagged 29 scores and stands third. Following
Peter England, John Player and Louis Philippe occupy fourth and fifth places with scores of 16 and
14 respectively.
Process of Brand Choice
The process of brand choice is a purposeful action plan of selecting a specific brand from
among the wide range of brands available. The criterion that guide is matching the expectations of
customer with what the brand could offer.
Four important factors relating to the brand have been considered in this study as factors
ultimately attracting the consumer towards a brand of shirts and they are
Offers & discounts provided.
Attractive range of colours and designs.
Frequency of advertisement in print and electronic media and
The attractiveness of advertisements.
The responses obtained in respect of these factors with reference to various brands of their
choice have been tabulated and presented in Table 1.3. The favourable responses for each brand have
been summed up and shown in the last column.
Raymond brand emerged as the toper with total score of 261 and this brand has secured the
maximum score in respect of each of the four factors namely Offers & discounts, Range of colours &
designs, Frequency of advertisement and Attractiveness of advertisement. Peter England stands
second, bagging 111 scores; Van Huesen follows Peter England with the score of 84; John Player &
Zero occupy fourth and fifth places respectively. The other brands have secured low scores.
Ranking by Customers
The branded shirts market is exploding with wide choice and all possible price ranges to suit
consumers of different age groups and social status. In order to know what motivates them to buy
branded shirts, the respondents were asked to rank the six important reasons behind the purchase of
branded shirts. They are; 1.Quality 2. Status Symbol 3.Offical Purpose 4. Good Colours & Designs 5.
Smart Look & Comfortable 6. Different Style.
Based on their ranking from one to six, weights have been assigned (such as rank I - 6 score;
rank 2 - 5 score; rank 3 - 4 score; rank 4 - 3 score; rank 5 - 2 score; rank 6 - I score) and the total
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weighted score obtained by each of the six factors have been presented in table 1.4. Final ranking has
been determined according to the weighted score. The ranks and also the mean scores have been
depicted in the same table.
Quality is the corner stone of a strong brand and a quality product delivers superior
performance. Hence the quality factor has got over whelming response from the consumers and has
obtained the top rank with the highest weighted score of 969. The availability of good colours and
designs under a specific brand label has a direct bearing on the brand strength. This factor has
secured the second position with the total weighted score of 782. In the branded shirt market, the
products can be easily copied and improved. Almost all brands market shirts which enhance the smart
look and give comfort. This factor occupies third position by obtaining weighted score of 748. The
positive attitude of consumer towards branded products results in effective response in terms of
increased sales. Consumers perceive that branded shirts offer them a chance to wear shirts with
'Different Style' and hence this factor stands fourth with a weighted score total of 618. The factors
'Official Purpose' and' Status Symbol' registered weighted scores of 543 and 540 respectively and the
difference in the scores is very narrow.
Factors Influencing Choice of Single Brand and Multibrand Outlets
In any buying situation for consumer product or services, there can be four elements, which
can effect buying process. They are:
Buyer Characteristics
Product Characteristics
Seller Characteristics
Situational Characteristics
The significance of relationship between certain demographic factors / purchase pattern
factors and the retail outlet chosen for buying branded shirts has been tested using chi-square test.
The factors selected for analysis have been listed below
(Table 1.1)
Demographic Factors Purchase Pattern Factors
Age Frequency of Purchase
Education Source of Information
Occupation Occasion of Purchase
Marital Status Person Influencing Selection
Family Income City of Purchase
Location of residence.
Age is an important factor while purchasing the branded shirts. According to age respondents
are classified into three categories-upto 20 years, 21-30 years and above 30 years.
Buying behaviour is changed according to buyer education. So respondents are classified as
per their education into three categories (i.e) School Level, Arts & Science (Both UG & PG)
Graduation and Professional course.
On the basis of occupation, the respondents are classified as students, employed and
professional / self-employed. Respondent’s behaviour may vary based on his occupational
status.
Based on Marital Status the buying behaviour may change because for married respondents
the spouse is likely to play a major role in selection of retail outlet. Hence the respondents are
classified into categories namely married and unmarried.
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Based on family income the buying power changes as high income people may go for
premium brands than middle class people. Entertainment expenses and purchase of dresses
which assumes fashion value depends on the surplus income available. Life style which is
based on the economic status influences buying decisions. Family income per month is
classified into three categories (i.e) upto Rs.10000, Rs.10000-Rs.20000 and above Rs.20000.
Business communities believe that sizable disposable income in India is concentrated in the
urban areas with well off and affluent classes. Hence location of residence is classified into
three categories (i-e) urban, semi-urban and rural area.
Frequency of purchase of branded shirts varies form person to person. Depending on the
frequency of purchase, the respondents are grouped into three categories (i-e) always, most of
the times and occasionally.
Information about branded shirts are collected from three sources-Friends & Relatives,
Advertisement and Showroom / Shop.
Occasion of purchase differs from person to person according to the availability of disposal
income at a given point of time and the importance given by them for off season discounts
and celebrations of festivals and functions.
Family is an important external factor that plays a key role in buying decisions. Indian
consumers are still family driven entities. Shopping, entertainment and eating out are family
events since these decisions are normally group decisions. Hence a marketer has to address
family sensibilities more rigorously to woo Indian customers. Based on who finalized
selection, the respondents are categorized into three types – Self, Friends and Family
members.
Place of purchase may change according to the income level, mobility etc. People like to do
shopping in other cities and towns rather than their place of residence. Therefore the
respondents are grouped into those who buy locally and those who buy in other cities such as
Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirupur etc.
The result of chi-square analysis as per Table 1.5 reveals that none of the six demographic
factors of the respondents selected for the study (Age, Education, Occupation, Marital Status,
Family Income, Location of Residence) has significant influence on the choice of the retail
outlet preferred for buying branded shirts. Similarly it is found that none of the five-purchase
pattern related factors (frequency of purchase, source of information, occasion of purchase,
person influencing selection, city of purchase) has significant relationship with the retail
outlet chosen for buying branded shirts.
Showroom Specific Factors – An Assessment by Respondents (TABLE 1.6)
The researcher has chosen six specific factors which are though common for both single
brand showrooms and multibrand shops but will have definite influence on consumer behaviour.
They are:
Location of Shops
Salesman ship & Courtesy
Wider choice in Colour
Design & Material
Price range
Offers and discounts
Facility for use of credit card.
The respondents were asked to indicate their opinion on these factors in respect of single
brand showrooms and multibrand showrooms separately on a Likert’s five points scale viz, best,
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good, neutral, poor, very poor and tables have been prepared on the basis of mean scores of the
options for every factor and also for application of Chi-Square test.
Showroom Specific Factors
Location of the shop will attract more number of consumers and it helps
to increase the sales of goods. Brand specific showrooms should be located
in such a way that customers can find the location of the shop very convenient for access.
The salesman should cover the customer attention through their effective service. The buying
behaviour is highly influenced through good salesmanship and courtesy. The customer’s
concentration is not only on the brand, but also on the accompanying services offered at three
different stages viz., presales, during sales and after sales. Any dissatisfaction as regards these
services would cause him to move away.
The customers needs and wants are satisfied only through wider choice in colour, design and
material and therefore his buying behaviour is based on this factor also. Customers always
make comparison of competitors products and decide the purchase pattern.
Price-value factor has emerged as the most important determinant of customers shopping
behaviour. Most of the retailers reported that customers were very much conscious of the
value, and they usually compared the value sacrificed and received. It played a very key role
in their buying decision process.
Offers and discounts may increase the purchasing power of customer. Offers and discounts
are provided by the retailer at festival and stock clearance time.
Credit card is known as “Plastic Money”. The idea is to use it in the place of money. The
main purpose is to promote the facility of convenience to customers in purchase. Facility for
use of credit card may change the buying behaviour.
Overall Scores and Mean Scores
The respondents were asked to indicate their opinion on showroom specific factors in respect
of single brand showroom and multibrand showroom separately on a Likerts five point scale viz, best,
good, neutral, poor, very poor. The score have been assigned (such as Best–5 score; Good–4 Score;
Neutral–3 Score; Poor–2 Score and Very Poor–1 Score) and the overall scores and mean scores
obtained by both single brand show room and multibrand showroom have been presented in Table
1.8.
Table 1.8 reveals that mean scores of best and good options in the five point scale in respect
of single brand showroom are high compared to multibrand showroom. In other options it is vice
versa.
The results of chi-square analysis (Table 1.7) revealed that there is a significant relationship
between location of shops and the choice of retail outlet. But there is no significant relationship
between retail outlet and other showroom specific factors, viz. salesman ship & courtesy, wider
choice in colour, design and materials, price range, offers & discounts and facility for use of credit
card. The total scores and mean scores of single brand showrooms have a slight edge over the
multibrand showrooms.
Suggestions
“Words without ideas are like sails without winds”
Based on the findings of the study, following suggestions have been offered.
Purchase pattern reveals that only 16percent of the respondents always use branded shirts and
35.5percent respondents use them most of the times. Brand preference should be created
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through feel good advertisement and brand loyalty programmes.
Advertisement has been the major source of information for 37 percent of respondents only.
This highlights the need for intensive advertisements. There should be a tone of freshness,
style and energy conveyed through the advertisement.
Only 20 percent of the respondents buy during off-season sale. Therefore retailer has to
provide more offers & discounts during off-season sale.
Allensolly, Indigo nation, Louis Philippe secured low scores in positive attributes of brands.
The manufacturers have to concentrate on this attributes to attract more consumers towards
their brand.
Most of the respondents do not have knowledge about the location of single brand
showrooms. It must be boosted through advertisements, mainly through hoardings in
important places.
Only 44.5 percent of the respondents preferred to buy from single brand showroom. Hence,
offers and discounts provided to customers must be improved in single brand showroom
compared to multibrand shops.
43 percent of the respondents purchased their shirts in Erode and the rest preferred other
towns. Therefore it is suggested that there should be more brand specific showrooms in Erode
to cater to the needs of Erode people residents.
Conclusion
It is concluded in the study, that all the demographic factors and purchase pattern factors do
not have significant influence on the buyer’s choice of retail outlet. Showroom specific factors also
do not have influence on the buying behaviour of retail outlet except location of shops. Raymond, a
leading brand is the most preferred brand and possesses a high degree of positive attributes. In
ranking by customers, the quality factor occupies the first position: Colour and design, Comfort and
style are securing successive ranks respectively. The total scores and mean scores lead to the
conclusion that single brand showrooms have a slight edge over the multi brand showrooms.
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TABLE 1.1
PROFILE OF RESPONDENTS – DEMOGRAPHIC AND PURCHASE PATTERN
Single Brand Multi Brand Percentage
Factors Total
Showrooms Shops to Total
Upto 20 Years 23 59 36 29.5
Age (Years) 21 – 30 Years 52 107 55 53.5
Above 30 14 34 20 17
School 4 9 5 4.5
Arts & School
Education
48 116 68 58
Qualification
(UG & PG)
Professional Course 37 75 38 37.5
Student 49 100 51 50
Employed 30 69 39 34.5
Occupation
Professional / Self
10 31 21 15.5
Employed
Married 16 44 28 22
Marital Status
Unmarried 73 156 83 78
Upto Rs.10000 35 81 46 40.5
Family Income
Rs.10000 – Rs.20000 23 59 36 29.5
per Month
Above Rs.20000 31 60 29 30
Urban 40 88 48 44
Location of
Semi-Urban 28 59 31 29.5
Residence
Rural 21 53 32 6.5
Always 17 32 15 16
Frequency of
Most of the Times 35 71 36 35.5
Purchase
Occasionally 37 97 60 48.5
Source of Friends & Relatives 36 77 41 38.5
Information Advertisement 35 74 39 37
about Brand Showroom / Shop 18 49 31 24.5
Off-Season Sale 19 40 21 20
Occasion of
Festival Times 48 102 54 51
Purchase
Functions 22 58 36 29
Persons Self 50 106 56 53
Finalizing Friends 17 45 28 22.5
Selection of
Family Members 22 49 27 24.5
Shirts
Place of Erode 32 86 54 43
Purchase Other Towns 57 114 57 57
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TABLE 1.2
BRAND MOST PREFERRED
Brand No. of Respondents
Raymond 52
Peter England 29
John Player 16
Louis Philippe 14
Basics 12
Indigo Nation 11
Allensolly 10
Zero 9
Sting 7
Other Brands 5
No preference for any specific brand 35
Total 200
TABLE 1.3
POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES OF BRANDS – FREQUENCY TABLE
Offers & Range of Colours Frequent Attractiveness of
Brand Total
Discounts & Design Advertisement Advertisement
Allensolly 2 6 4 5 17
Basics 16 13 14 9 52
Raymond 57 39 88 77 261
Indigo Nation 5 5 5 5 20
Louis Philippe 6 20 10 8 14
Sting 15 9 4 8 36
Peter England 33 30 27 21 111
Zero 17 17 6 13 53
John Player 18 20 19 19 76
Van Huesen 17 25 15 27 84
Others 14 16 8 8 46
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TABLE 1.4
RANK TABLE
Weighted
Factors Rank Mean Score
Score
Quality 969 1 4.85
Status Symbol 540 6 2.70
Official Purpose 543 5 2.72
Good Colours & Designs 782 2 3.91
Smart Look &
748 3 3.74
Comfortable
Different Style 618 4 3.09
TABLE 1.5
RESULTS OF CHI-SQUARE ANALYSIS –FACTORS AND CHOICE OF RETAIL OUTLET
Level of Degrees of Table Calculated H0: Rejected /
Factors
Significance Freedom Value Value Accepted
Age 5 percent 2 5.991 1.6238 Accepted
Education 5 percent 2 5.991 1.1519 Accepted
Occupation 5 percent 2 5.991 2.7347 Accepted
Marital Status 5 percent 1 3.841 1.5287 Accepted
Family Income 5 percent 2 5.991 2.4949 Accepted
Location 5 percent 2 5.991 0.744 Accepted
Frequency of
5 percent 2 5.991 3.256 Accepted
Purchase
Source of
5 percent 2 5.991 1.5866 Accepted
Information
Occasion of Purchase 5 percent 2 5.991 1.4222 Accepted
Persons Finalizing
5 percent 2 5.991 1.1127 Accepted
Selection
Place of Purchase 5 percent 1 3.841 3.2781 Accepted
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TABLE 1.6
SHOWROOM SPECIFIC FACTORS – AN ASSESSMENT BY RESPONDENTS
No. of Responses
Factors Single Brand Multi Brand Total
Showrooms Shops
Best 79 58 137
Good 96 90 186
Location of
Neutral 15 35 50
Shops
Poor 10 12 22
Very Poor - 5 5
Best 61 45 106
Good 86 94 180
Salesmanship
Neutral 36 41 77
and Courtesy
Poor 12 18 30
Very Poor 5 2 7
Best 59 75 134
Wider Choice in Good 102 78 180
Colour, Design Neutral 25 34 59
and Materials Poor 10 7 17
Very Poor 4 6 10
Best 39 50 89
Good 100 85 185
Price Range Neutral 27 39 66
Poor 25 21 46
Very Poor 9 5 14
Best 48 53 101
Good 90 81 171
Offers and
Neutral 27 36 63
Discounts
Poor 25 18 43
Very Poor 10 12 22
Best 81 57 138
Good 69 75 144
Facility for use
Neutral 37 42 79
of Credit Card
Poor 7 14 21
Very Poor 6 12 18
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TABLE 1.7
CHI-SQUARE ANALYSIS – SHOWROOM SPECIFIC FACTORS AND RETAIL OUTLET
Level of Degrees of Table Calculated H0: Rejected /
Factors
Significance Freedom Value Value Accepted
Location of
5percent 3 7.815 13.2274 Rejected
Shops
Salesmanship
5percent 4 9.488 5.581 Accepted
and Courtesy
Wider Choice 5percent 4 9.488 7.426 Accepted
Price Range 5percent 4 9.488 6.2482 Accepted
Offers and
5percent 4 9.488 3.33284 Accepted
Discounts
Facility for use of
5percent 4 9.488 9.0738 Accepted
Credit Card
TABLE 1.8
OVERALL SCORES AND MEAN SCORES – A COMPARISON
Total Score for Total Score for
Mean Score Mean Score
Options Single brand Multi brand
(Total / 200) (Total / 200)
showroom showroom
Best 1835 9.175 1690 8.45
Good 2172 10.86 2012 10.06
Neutral 501 2.505 681 3.405
Poor 172 0.89 180 0.9
Very Poor 28 0.14 42 0.21
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