1. What is Unilever’s competitive advantage should they decide to enter the lowincome segment in the Northeast of Brazil? How could P&G potentially respond to that move? Please use relevant theoretical concepts discussed in class to justify your answer. (40% of the mark)
2. Since serving the low-income segment is an untapped territory for Unilever in Brazil, they have done extensive research to better understand the low-income consumer in the North-East of Brazil. What type of research design did Unilever implement and what type of data did they collect? (30% of the mark)
3. Unilever was able to manufacture a superior product for the low income consumer at a fraction of the cost. They have branded this product as “ALA”. Please develop a perceptual map that shows ALA in comparison to its competition. Please explain and justify your answer.
Unilever's competitive advantage in the low-income segment in the Northeast of Brazil would be its experience in serving this market. The company has a long history of operating in emerging markets and has developed deep insights into the needs and preferences of low-income consumers. This knowledge would allow Unilever to quickly gain share in the Northeast Brazilian market if it decided to enter it.
P&G would likely respond to this move by Unilever by intensifying its own efforts to serve the needs of low-income consumers in Brazil. The company has already made significant investments in this market segment and has a strong presence in many of the country's poorest regions. P&G would likely use its existing relationships with retailers and distributors to make it difficult for Unilever to gain a foothold in the market. Additionally, P&G would likely launch marketing campaigns specifically targeting low-income consumers in an effort to maintain its share of this important market segment.
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