Case Recap Dr. Pepper/Seven Up‚ Inc. is the company which produces the brand Squirt. “Squirt is a caffeine-free‚ low sodium carbonated soft drink brand with a distinctive blend of grapefruit juices that gives it a tangy‚ fresh citrus taste. Squirt is the best selling carbonated grapefruit soft drink brand in the U.S.” (Kerin and Peterson‚ 2010) Kate Cox‚ the brand manager responsible for Squirt believes that market targeting and product positioning are key elements in Squirt’s advertising and
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Case study - Group 8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: DR PEPPER SNAPPLE Following analysis performed for the external and internal environment‚ we have identified various important aspects that need to be considered while shaping the overall strategy for DPS. First of all‚ our internal analysis surfaced an important weakness of DPS; 40% of DPS’s distribution strat egy depends on its competitors. This creates strong dependence on the competitors for the company to prosper‚ which limits their competitive capacity
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Case Analysis III : Dr. Pepper I. Case Summary II. Case Objectives Is to learn how Dr. Pepper is able to deal with its weaknesses and threats. And how it can also take advantage of its opportunities using its strength. III. Key Issues How to get more foreign bottling companies in other countries to franchise with Dr. Pepper. IV. External Threats A threat to Dr. Pepper Co. is that Mr. PiBB‚ a product of Coca-Cola
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DR. Pepper Current marketing factor Brand History Dr Pepper was created at Morrison¡¯s Old Corner Drug store in Waco Texas in 1885‚ making it the oldest soft drink in the United States. It was first created by Charles Alderton‚ a pharmacist‚ when he mixed several fruit flavored carbonated beverages. After creating a flavor he liked his boss test-tasted it and decided to serve it at their soda fountain. Popularity grew and soon other soda fountain operators wanted to sell it so Morrison began
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Financial Analysis: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group vs. Coca-Cola Analyzing and comparing the financial statements of Coca-Cola (KO) and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) for the year 2010 will expose the strengths and weaknesses of Dr. Pepper Snapple group compared to Coca-Cola. Liquidity ratios are used to determine a business’s ability to pay off its short-term debt obligations. The first liquidity ratio I used in my analysis is the current ratio. Coca-Cola has a current ratio of 1.17 and DPS has a
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Problem Dr. Pepper Snapple‚ Inc. is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and Caribbean. The success of the company is characterized by more than 50 different brands that are synonymous with the refreshment‚ fun and flavor. Some of these brands include: Dr. Pepper‚ 7UP‚ Sunkist; A&W. Some of the leading brands are number one in the market. The issue Dr. Pepper faces is related to whether or not the company should enter into the energy beverage market. In 2007‚ Dr. Pepper Snapple
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1. What is the offering concept? What does this mean for Dr. Pepper/7Up Inc.? An offering consists of the benefits or satisfaction provided to target markets by an organization. It consists of a tangible product or service (a physical entity) plus related services (delivery and setup)‚ brand name(s)‚ warranties or guarantees‚ and packaging. Focusing on the term offering rather than just the product or service forces the marketer to go beyond the single tangible entity being marketed and to consider
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group 2011: Fighting to Prosper In a Highly Competitive Market Written by Joseph S. Harrison under the direction of Jeffrey S. Harrison at the Robins School of Business‚ University of Richmond. Copyright © Jeffrey S. Harrison. This case was written for the purpose of classroom discussion. It is not to be duplicated or cited in any form without the copyright holder’s express permission. For permission to reproduce or cite this case‚ contact Jeffrey S. Harrison (harrison@richmond
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launched recently in California including allegations against Dr. Pepper/Seven Up‚ Inc. (the popular soft drink company) and The American Bottling Company. Plaintiffs claim that the company misclassified Quality Supervisors as exempt from overtime pay requirements. Allegations also include supposed violations of mandated meal and rest periods as afforded by California labor law. The lead plaintiff in the case against Dr. Pepper/Seven Up‚ Inc. and The American Bottling Company is Ronald Robinson.
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Define the Problem Central Problem Dr Pepper Snapple faced problems deciding whether the company should enter into the energy drink market. The energy drink market is a high growth and high-margin business. Recent rise in such functional drinks has Dr Pepper wanting to tap into this fast growing market. Dr. Pepper is one of the only major domestic carbonated soft drink companies that have not introduced a line of energy drinks. The challenge Dr Pepper Snapple faces is what would be the best
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