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AMIT PATIL
NEEL SAMANT
JAMNALAL BAJAJ VINEET RANADE
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
MEN’S GROOMING INDUSTRY
PRODUCTS LANDSCAPE GEOGRAPHIC BREAK UP
MEN’S GROOMING
$6.2 Bn
19% $11.6 Bn
MEN’S MEN’S 35%
SHAVING TOILETRIES $6 Bn
18%
BATH &
PRE-SHAVE SHOWER
MASS $1.7 Bn
5%
HAIR CARE
POST-SHAVE
$7.5 Bn
DEODRANTS 23%
SELECTI
RAZORS &
VE
BLADES
SKIN CARE
$3.1 Bn
19000 $6.3 Bn
19%
CAGR : 5.4% 37%
$2.4 Bn
17000 16,942 14%
15000
$1 Bn
6%
13000
$4.1 Bn
11000 24%
9000
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
21000 $3.2 Bn
19% $5.1 Bn
CAGR : 6.9% 30%
19000 $4.4 Bn
26%
17000 16,042
$0.7 Bn
15000
4%
13000
$3.5 Bn
11000 21%
9000
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
10,000
1%
-
Men's Bath
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013F 2014F 2015F 2016F 2017F & Shower
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSE
Presence of MNCs Women Products S
Marketing & Ad Cost
Organic Products
Investment in Prodn Reputed global brands Low penetration levels
Aesthetic Surgery
and Distribution
Private Labels /Local
High quality products Low awareness levels
Positioning
Products Pricing Power Niche market
R & D Cost
R & D Spend High advertisement
High margin industry spends
THREAT OF NEW THREAT OF
ENTRANTS : SUBSITUTES :
LOW LOW
COMPETITION/RIVALRY :
HIGH OPPORTUNITIE
THREATS
S
BARGAINING POWER BARGAINING POWER
Emerging markets
OF SUPPLIERS : OF BUYERS : Intense competition
MEDIUM HIGH (South America & Asia)
Economic Slowdowns
Revival in global
Brand Cannibalization
Fragment Suppliers economy
Many brands to Market maturity in
Low concentration choose
Innovation in products
developed economies
Small scale local Low switching costs Men’s toiletries
Hierarchy of needs like North America and
players outperforming men’s
Quality
Brand awareness and Western Europe
Brand loyalty shaving
Online Retailing
Source: Team Analysis
Origin
Origin France
France USA
USA USA
USA USA
USA France
France
∑SKUs
∑SKUs Rs. Rs.
Rs. 10,314
Rs. 13,800
13,800 10,314 Rs
Rs 13,400
13,400 Rs.
Rs. 12,627
12,627 Rs.
Rs. 11,900
11,900
77 SKUs
SKUs 55 SKUs
SKUs 66 SKUs
66 SKUs
SKUs SKUs 55 SKUs
SKUs
Target
Target Premium
Premium Super
Super Super-
Super-
Mid
Mid Premium
Premium Premium
Premium
Segment
Segment Premium
Premium premium
premium
Modern
Modern Simple
Simple yet
yet
Brand Signifies
Signifies luxury technology, Dermatologist- superior,
superior,
Brand luxury technology, Dermatologist- French
French
with
with simplicity advanced created comprehensive
comprehensive
Character
Character simplicity advanced created skin
skin Monsieur
Monsieur
ingredients
ingredients care but
but not
not
care
cosmetic
cosmetic
•• Thermal
Thermal Allergy
Positioning
Positioning Hi-tech,
Hi-tech, high
high Allergy tested,
tested, Approachable,
Approachable,
Plankton,
Plankton, 100%
100% plant
plant
performance
performance 100% Fragrance
100% Fragrance comfortable
comfortable
•• Beauty
Beauty deep
deep free masculinity
ingredients
ingredients
skin
skin care
care free masculinity
from
from within
within
S W
• Brand positioning- French skin care image and is widely • Reliance on Europe- 50% annual sales come from Europe; the
recognisable around the world. Clinical but natural positioning company’s overreliance on one region has been damaging to its
• Strong sustainability image- Sustainability values, starting with growth (difficult economic conditions in Southern Europe)
refillable bottles for its fragrances to its support ventures in Africa as • Financial constraints- Going private has shielded Clarins from
well as the annual women of the year awards. financial markets’ volatility and has given it independence to make
long-term plans but it does limit its financial resources
Clarins Clarins
• Skin care - Asia Pacific remains untapped Global economic constraints- Global economy is
O T
• Fragrances - strengthening geographic expansion- Latin showing signs of recovery as continued slowdown of Western
America and Middle East/Africa are developing the fastest in Europe, where majority of Clarins’ sales are concentrated
premium fragrances and provide penetration opportunity • Strong competition- While Clarins is seventh largest premium
skin care company, the competitive landscape in premium skin care
is consolidated in both emerging and developed markets
• Brand positioning- Shiseido’s strong brand equity in highly • Heavy reliance on Japan- It remains heavily reliant on the
S W
brand-conscious areas of skin care, colour cosmetics and fragrances mature, highly competitive and economically-troubled Japanese
in many key markets is a real strength for the company to develop market
its future business • Premium segment focus- Shiseido is significantly biased towards
• Strong R&D- A strong R&D network, spanning several markets, the premium segment, placing it in a potentially vulnerable position
including Japan, the US, France and China, leaves company well given the current economic situation with consumers tightening
placed to exploit innovative products demand their belts
Shiseido
O
• Emerging markets- Rising disposable income and Competing with big players- International expansion
T
expanding
middle classes in emerging markets offer sustainable future growth, leads to increasingly head-to-head competition with multinational
and Shiseido is tapping into this growth trend rivals, which are aggressively expanding in masstige products
• Ageing populations - Ageing populations create demand for • Difficult Japanese market- Sluggish domestic market threatens
premium, high-performance skin care, which Shiseido’s strong Shiseido’s financial strength of international expansion as domestic
R&D investment programme will be able to cater to with innovative business still accounts for bulk of company sales
products
Pen portrait-Potential first time user Pen portrait- Potential switching customer
• New, cool kid on the block • Career with high degree of human
• Sec A, B teenage boy interaction
• Celebrity influence • Sec A, B & career focussed
• College going kid • Well educated/trained/groomed
• Unrefined opinions, trusts family & • Up market, living predominantly
friends in tier 1 cities
• Likes to experiment • Used to or seeking spotlight
• Excited about the new life he is • Convenience is priority
entering • Socially active
• Wants to impress peers • Hygiene conscious
Consumer Behavior
INTERNAL FACTORS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Customer royalty (~ 60% repeat purchases) Relatively low brand awareness (specially in
Focus on providing Asian markets)
dermatological/pharmaceutical products rather Advertisements not widely seen
than cosmetics Products generally not customized
Use of natural and organics ingredients according to local skin-types
Focus on R&D and customer service
S Strategy of using natural and
NEGATIVE FACTORS
POSITIVE FACTORS
Relationship
Relationship Kapferer’s
• Trust • American
Culture
Culture
• Listening
Brand • Family
• Customized advice Identity • Values
Prism • Expertise of a
pharmacist
Key Takeaway
For radical influencers, Kiehl’s is a skincare brand that gives the best protection and Tag line
remedies for different types of skin due to its rich heritage and roots from old-world Because we care
apothecary
Source: Euromonitor International
Industry Conumer Marketing and
Competitor Typology Brand Analysis
Overview Behaviour Branding
PORTFOLIO, PRICING & STRATEGY
B.C.G. Matrix - Portfolio analysis Competitive pricing
Objective
Invest value
Consumer’s
surplus
U
Average
product
Growth
price Rs.
Harvest Rejuvenate
surplus
Producers
1562.5/SKU
Research
Secondary Research
Willing to buy
Non- continuers the product again
55(12%) 410(88%)
Actual repeat
Secondary
Paired with wrong product purchasers Non- buyers
Insights
Insights
suited to his skin type screw cap for Superbly Efficient products having similar features
Wrong product leading to Anti-perspiration and Deodorant at lesser price
irritation, burning of skin FF anti wrinkle product- No Some products with funky smell
Non availability of all the smaller tube for travel and color(Ultimate Strength
variants Hand Salve)
Recommendations
Recommendations
Stricter monitoring on samples Brand should be marketed more The customer should be
given and the skin type of the as a premium brand to justify informed about various variants
customer pricing and new products via different
Packaging to include the variant Better packaging in terms of cap channels like digital marketing
properties clearly and spray/pump Use of good smells and coloring
Making available at least one Packaging in blue/black colors for products
SKU per variant in the store for products like ‘Cross Terrain
All in One’
Industry Conumer Marketing and
Competitor Typology Brand Analysis
Overview Behaviour Branding
RECOMMENDED IMC
OBJECTIVES:
1. Strengthen Kiehl’s as a cult brand
2. Reinforce Kiehl’s as a Luxury Brand
Integrated Marketing Campaign
• Corporate executive cricket
• Mobile Devices
and golf tournaments,
• Social Media marketing
offsites
• Direct Emails • Exhibitions in 5 star hotels
Digital Marketing Strategic advertising
• Website and blog • Annual Business Quiz –
• Search based ads
Passion
IMC Media
Mix Events
CSR
• Fund Raisers and PR • Car rallies
• Be part of heritage • Airlines screens
• Waste Management • Airports billboards
• Carbon Surplus: • Exhibitions at 5 star
Point of Sales
Promotions Hotels, lounges
Co gag t
en
nti em
fresh content on the website similar to existing Kiehl’s Hong Kong app
nu e
Ads should be strategically • Share your experiences about products
ou n
rd
• Store locator feature
s
o
placed yw
Mobile • Get information about Kiehl’s new
ke
Kiehl’s on Social Media
Besides brand Kiehl’s page, Devices products and events
Kiehl’s should have an
s ge l
on a
country specific page – Search Email
t
which should continuously Digital
r s
’
e
Marketing
t
Highly targeted
e
p
be uploaded with fresh
L
content about sponsored High ROI
events, associations Social Emails to be sent to potential
Website
Since the new focused media customers before and after events
target are working Buil to build brand experience
professionals, create Com d brand
m un
forums where they can ities Big, beautiful images
s
Latest information
share stories, and interact th nt i Detailed product
Loyalists, Frequent about new
e
nt
customers,
products, offers g descriptions
Build activity through Upload sponsored Captivating lifestyle
engaging content, Aspirational fans
news and events content
promotions, taglines and Enthusiast forums
to build identity of Video and image galleries
contests Brand moderators
passion *Source: 8thBridge report, 2012
Industry Conumer Marketing and
Competitor Typology Brand Analysis
Overview Behaviour Branding
MARKETING MIX- 8P and CSR
Experiential value is as important as product excellence
KEY
Pedigree is important but it is also important to generate ongoing relevance and dynamism through Persona, PR
TAKEAWAY
Exclusivity and Stature through paucity and placement factor
S
Product level (Functional Benefit) – Products which are
pharmaceutical and not just cosmetics Existing CSR
Experiential level (Emotional Benefit) – Best known AIDS Research
PERFORMANC for the lavish amount of time that the sales associates Children
E spend on its customers, sticking to its heritage Environment
(pharmacy style) of dispensing advice,
High level of R&D behind every product Limited edition products
PAUCITY Limited Point of Sale on Earth Day
160 year old brand
PEDIGREE Heritage: Started as an apothecary store
Container recycling
Coherence across consumer touch points
Visual brand identity
PERSONA Recommended CSR activities
Constant look and feel at the POS
Presence of salesmen in aprons Fund Raisers: To support causes like children,
environment
Garners attention, credibility and impact
Be part of heritage: Trip to Kiehl’s HQ in NYC
PUBLIC Personality resonates with brand aura – Brad Pitt, Alicia
for all partnering charities, associations and
FIGURES Keys
NGOs
Retail brand environment – heightening consumer Waste Management: Viral videos and short
PLACEMENT experience films to support the cause
Niche media – events, magazines, In-flight entertainment Carbon Surplus: All manufacturing units to be
carbon surplus. This can be communicated
PUBLIC Events through media.
RELATIONS CSR initiatives
*8P Analysis for luxury marketing by BPG Group, UAE;
Accessible Luxury Source: Brand channel
PRICING Price points – Rs. 1, 000 to Rs. 3,000 per product
In-Flight entertainment Refine packaging to include a branded collectible with every gift
for international flights bound basket – Either it can be standard or varying as per the FC
collection
Examples: A Kiehl’s keychain with a purchase of a product
Promotions through exclusive Events & Associations will improve Persona of the brand
Process
Objective
Convene consumer who share passions and
To create awareness about Kiehl’s
educate them about Kiehl’s while giving
among Target consumers in a
them a chance to live their passion – brand
targeted manner
resonance
Sponsoring niche
Professional Events Starting an Annual Kiehl’s Exhibitions- 5
and Concerts Event like a Business Strategic Event star hotels
Niche events like the Quiz or a Quizzes Partnerships with Car Also fine dine pubs,
Mahindra Blues, Jazz within specific Shows/Rallies lounges and restaurants can
concerts etc Professional domains have promotions