The Marketing Strategy of International Cosmetic Company In Thailand: A Case Study of Kanebo Cosmetics

In the era of globalization where there are many opportunities for firms to improve current business practices, the internalization of international firms is a normal practice. The companies in cosmetic industry are seeking ways to improve its performance and its reputation worldwide. The purpose of...

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Main Author: Dulgaiphan, Miss Thaphatkorn
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22886/
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description In the era of globalization where there are many opportunities for firms to improve current business practices, the internalization of international firms is a normal practice. The companies in cosmetic industry are seeking ways to improve its performance and its reputation worldwide. The purpose of this dissertation is to study marketing strategy of international cosmetics companies by taking Kanebo Cosmetics (Thailand) as an example. Marketing analyses including the standardization of marketing strategy, market segmentation and targeting, branding and brand positioning, marketing mix and customer relationship management provide theoretical frameworks for the study of this dissertation. The findings of this study reveal that Kanebo Cosmetics’ marketing strategy considerably differs from its competitors in Thai market. The company is unique in the way it positions itself in the market, its branding strategy and its ability to create long-term relationship with its customers. However, it is suggested that the company needed to focus on its tangible elements such as the innovation and development of its cosmetic and skincare products in order to beat market leaders in Thailand.
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spelling nottingham-228862017-12-19T11:44:03Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22886/ The Marketing Strategy of International Cosmetic Company In Thailand: A Case Study of Kanebo Cosmetics Dulgaiphan, Miss Thaphatkorn In the era of globalization where there are many opportunities for firms to improve current business practices, the internalization of international firms is a normal practice. The companies in cosmetic industry are seeking ways to improve its performance and its reputation worldwide. The purpose of this dissertation is to study marketing strategy of international cosmetics companies by taking Kanebo Cosmetics (Thailand) as an example. Marketing analyses including the standardization of marketing strategy, market segmentation and targeting, branding and brand positioning, marketing mix and customer relationship management provide theoretical frameworks for the study of this dissertation. The findings of this study reveal that Kanebo Cosmetics’ marketing strategy considerably differs from its competitors in Thai market. The company is unique in the way it positions itself in the market, its branding strategy and its ability to create long-term relationship with its customers. However, it is suggested that the company needed to focus on its tangible elements such as the innovation and development of its cosmetic and skincare products in order to beat market leaders in Thailand. 2009 Dissertation (University of Nottingham only) NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22886/1/Marketing_Strategy_of_Cosmetic_Company_in_Thailand.pdf Dulgaiphan, Miss Thaphatkorn (2009) The Marketing Strategy of International Cosmetic Company In Thailand: A Case Study of Kanebo Cosmetics. [Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)] (Unpublished)
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title The Marketing Strategy of International Cosmetic Company In Thailand: A Case Study of Kanebo Cosmetics
title_full The Marketing Strategy of International Cosmetic Company In Thailand: A Case Study of Kanebo Cosmetics
title_fullStr The Marketing Strategy of International Cosmetic Company In Thailand: A Case Study of Kanebo Cosmetics
title_full_unstemmed The Marketing Strategy of International Cosmetic Company In Thailand: A Case Study of Kanebo Cosmetics
title_short The Marketing Strategy of International Cosmetic Company In Thailand: A Case Study of Kanebo Cosmetics
title_sort marketing strategy of international cosmetic company in thailand: a case study of kanebo cosmetics
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