You have just been hired by XYZ Water company to administer a marketing program for the company. The company manufactures and distributes bottled drinking water product to grocery and convenience stores in the Gulf region. The company’s desire is to build strong competitive position by consistently delivering high-quality products, service, and fair prices. In order to do this, XYZ wants you to implement competitive positioning strategies. Discuss any four competitive positioning strategies you will apply for creating valuable position for the company.

You have just been hired by XYZ Water company to administer a marketing program for the company. The company manufactures and distributes bottled drinking water product to grocery and convenience stores in the Gulf region. The company’s desire is to build strong competitive position by consistently delivering high-quality products, service, and fair prices. In order to do this, XYZ wants you to implement competitive positioning strategies. Discuss any four competitive positioning strategies you will apply for creating valuable position for the company.

MARKETING 2018

19th Edition

ISBN:9780357033753

Author:Pride

Publisher:Pride

Chapter6: Target Markets: Segmentation And Evaluation

Section6.2: Mattel Uses Market Segmentation To Stay On Top

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