Advanced business cases in strategic management – Group 10 - Chateau Margaux : Launching the Third Wine 1. Identification of the problem How should Chateau Margaux best market and launch their new offering – their third wine? Previously considered a left-over‚ the quality of the third wine in 2009 was so good and unexpected that the management team of the vineyard decided to sell as a Chateau Margaux wine. This raises the following subquestions: a. To which target consumer and market should
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of wine value? Due to the nature of wine products‚ the influence of origin is more important here than in most other product categories According to the text‚ Bordeaux was the largest winemaking region in France with centuries of traditions‚ which is key to its reputation. Price can be seen as a product cue to purchasers of wine. Indeed‚ it can be used by consumers as an indicator for quality and therefore brand. The scarcity of top Bordeaux château on the market keeps the demand and prices high
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Name of Product: Chateau Margaux Type of Market/Industry: Wine producer Market Definition: The market for Chateau Margaux is the people who enjoy high quality wines and luxury buyers Key Trends: Decreasing UK markets (connoisseur) who are loyal‚ increasing luxury buyers from Japan‚ China and Russia. Moreover‚ some critics preferred heavier and darker wines which influence consumer’s change in preferences. Core Problem: Should Chateau Margaux take control over the distribution and marketing
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Château Margaux Case 1- Château Margaux’s distribution system Château Margaux is one of the well-known wines from the Bordeaux region in France. It is famous by the fact that this wine has got a luxury and high quality notoriety‚ and also stand out from the competitors thanks to the quality of is first growth produce with carefully selected grapes. With only two mains wines (first wine: Chateau Margaux; Second wine: Pavillon Rouge; See in Exhibit 2) Chateau Margaux is a famous wine all over
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and legal barrier for new actors. Substitut low quality History of product. Fame product. Château Margaux premiers crus. Unique know-how. New clients growth of price Precise target rich people. Special distribution. Need to know Château Margaux for appreciate wine. New actors USA‚ Australia… Price very high. Opportunities Threats Consumer prefers French wine. Château Margaux 15‚5% of market share. Reglementationdistribution and commercialization
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Should Chateau go for the affordable luxury brand and why? As the owner of the Chateau brand and considering that there could either be a yes or no response‚ my choice would be to not create a new “affordable luxury” brand directed to the young. The following key reasons why Chateau should not go for segment:- 1. Brand Dilution:- The existing brand represents exclusivity and appeals niche target customer segment. Moreover the wine brand is perceived good and maintains a high quality in customer’s
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UV5142 Rev. Jun. 27‚ 2011 HEINZ KETCHUP: PRICING THE PRODUCT LINE An Iconic Brand Heinz Ketchup had long been a nostalgic piece of Americana. Millions of consumers in 140 countries from all walks of life have purchased and used what has become a symbol of American innovation and prosperity. In the United States‚ ketchup was ubiquitous‚ always served with American favorites such as hot dogs‚ hamburgers‚ and french fries. Its presence graced the tables of outdoor barbecues‚ church festivals‚ truck
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A product line extension is the use of an established product’s brand name for a new item in the same product category. Line Extensions occur when a company introduces additional items in the same product category under the same brand name such as new flavors‚ forms‚ colors‚ added ingredients‚ package sizes. This is as opposed to brand extension which is a new product in a totally different product category.Line extension occurs when the company lengthens its product line beyond its current range
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Acquisition Recommendation Works Cited Appendix Interview Organizational Introduction Company Overview Le Chateau is a leading Canadian specialty retailer that offers contemporary fashion apparel‚ accessories and footwear. Founded in 1959 by Hershel Segal‚ the retailer was originally named “Le Chateau Men’s Wear”. The name was changed in 1962 to “Le Chateau”‚ when the product offering grew to include women’s clothing as well. Hershel and Jane Segal own a majority stake in the company‚ where
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disadvantages of Chateau de Vallois going into the cheap wine market 1) Launching a new product‚ and entering a new market will require large investment upfront‚ for doing research‚ hiring new staff‚ acquiring new land. 2) It is a risky investment since the new product market is very unfamiliar to the company. The market‚ competitors‚ consumer preference‚ even the climate is unfamiliar for the company. 3) The launch of cheap wine may hurt the brand image of the luxury line. Consumers may
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