Marketing: An Introduction (12th Edition)
Marketing: An Introduction (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780133451276
Author: Gary Armstrong, Philip Kotler
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.17VC
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

GI Company has provided money for job training and placement programs by its chain of thrift stores. Everyone thinks that the thrift stores are low-class and musty operation, but GL Company has changed such perceptions by focusing on the concepts of consumer behavior. The company even recognizes certain factors on how customer makes purchasing decisions. Later, the company was able to maximize customer value through offering the right mix of goods and services at an affordable price.

Character in the case:

  • Company GI

Consumer buying behavior and Marketing mix:

The purchasing behavior of the households and the individuals for their personal consumption is known as the consumer buying behavior. Thus, the individuals and the households are known as the final consumers.

A marketing mix generally refers to 4’ps such as price, product, place and promotion. Based on the industry the marketing strategies and marketing managers might vary there approaches of 4 ps.

To discuss: The ways in which GI Company’s recognition of consumer behavior principles affect its marketing mix.

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