Case- Shiseido: Channeling Cosmetics in China 1. Marketing and distribution channels for cosmetics products performed mainly transactional and logistical function. Distribution channels such as the voluntary specialty chain stores perform transactional function when they buy these cosmetic products from the manufacturer and sell them in their individual stores. They share risk with the producer (Shiseido) as they stock merchandises in anticipation for sales. On the other hand‚ counters at departmental
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References: Jian‚ S. (2011‚ July 28). Shiseido Expands into Mass Cosmetics with Diverse Product Strategy. Retrieved from EuroMonitor International: http://blog.euromonitor.com/2011/07/shiseido-expands-into-mass-cosmetics-with-diverse-product-strategy.html Nakamoto‚ M. (2011‚ Jan 21). New Shiseido chief is in no rush. Retrieved from Financial Times: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2b528944-258f-11e0-8258-00144feab49a.html Theng
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Making China Beautiful: Shiseido and the China Market Strategy Case Study Fall Term 2012 Names: Carsten Eichhöfer‚ Lara Fries‚ Gregor Grebe‚ Luise Hoffmann Submitted to: Prof. Amit Karna‚ PhD; Prof. Klaus Uhlenbrock‚ PhD Submission Date: November 11th‚ 2012 * Table of Contents List of Abbreviations i List of Figures ii 1 Introduction 1 2 Case Analysis Shiseido 1 2.1 Shiseido’s International Expansion Strategy 1 2.2 Shiseido’s Global Advancement
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MAKING CHINA BEAUTIFUL: SHISEIDO & THE CHINA MARKET I. Problem The Shiseido company is weak in understanding the market needs and is looking to create a strategy that will both increase global market share and reap success in the high potential Chinese market. II. Alternatives/Recommendations 1) Invest heavily in market research section in order to create market-driven products and services. a. Shiseido needs to consistently stay one step ahead when it comes to industry trends to
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MAKING CHINA BEAUTIFUL: SHISEIDO AND THE CHINA MARKET Problem: The chain-store distribution expansion strategy Shiseido is using in China is resulting in increased turnover‚ sales of counterfeit products and consumption of training resources. Analysis and Evaluation: Shiseido began its movement into China in the 1980s. First there was exporting‚ then a joint venture and finally‚ direct investment with the establishment of a manufacturing facility. During this expansion‚ the company’s goal was
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SHISEIDO Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan. It is one of the oldest cosmetic companies in the world‚ and fourth largest cosmetic company. It started to export its products in 1929. Shiseido was the first to develop the softening lotion‚ a lightweight liquid of toner-like consistency. Their hydro powder eye shadows which have a creamy texture are among top beauty picks Therefore the company has had the advantage of being one of the first movers. This is one of the reasons why Shiseido’s products
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http://blackrabbit2999.blogspot.com/2010/04/nus-mkt-1003-case-study-shiseido-in.html Shiseido in China: A case study analysis 1. What are the functions performed by the distribution channels in cosmetic products? How are some of these functions performed in Shiseido’s operation in China? There are a variety of distribution channels used in the marketing of cosmetic products which include examples such as product counters set up in department stores and product distribution through shelf display
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SHISEIDO Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan and started to export its products in 1929. Therefore the company has had the advantage of being one of the first movers. This is one of the reasons why Shiseido’s products have reached a high degree of market penetration. S: The main strength of Shiseido is that the company is focusing on offering high quality products. In order to do so they developed a unique strategy of combining Western technology with the regional needs of every country
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SWOT Analysis Strengths • Product quality • Innovative R & D • Strong Philosophy (Zen culture‚ Inner Beauty) • Loyal customers Weaknesses • Low brand awareness • Small number of doors • Expensive compared to economic conditions •No explicit place for male products egmentation & Competition SWOT Analysis(cont.) Opportunities • Sun care productsemerging market • Japan in fashion Threats • Economic crisis • Salaries’ decrease • Fierce competition Very loyal Loyal
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Case Study: Shiseido: Channeling Cosmetics in China Introduction Shiseido‚ the largest Japan’s cosmetic manufacturer‚ was founded by Arinobu Fukuhara in 1872 when he opened Japan’s first Western-style pharmacy called Shiseido Pharmacy in Tokyo. The company manufactured its own pharmaceutical products in 1878 before later moving to cosmetics in which it combined Western technology with Asian ingredients. In 1923‚ Shiseido started a voluntary chain store system where the stores were operated by independent
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