the blade-and-razor system market while keeping the lead in the disposable razor market. 2. To develop strategies that will continue to sustain and increase the market share. 3. To maximize the profitability of the company. III. Analysis of Case Facts/SWOT Analysis Strengths 1. Gillette invented the blade-and-razor system. 2. Has always been an industry innovator‚ with ample budget allocation for Research & Development. 3. Gillette has cartridge systems‚ electric razors‚ and disposable
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4249 JANUARY 19‚ 2011 JOHN A. QUELCH HEATHER BECKHAM Clean Edge Razor: Splitting Hairs in Product Positioning On August 9‚ 2010‚ a group of executives from Paramount Health and Beauty Company (Paramount) sat in a research room intently observing a dozen men shaving on the other side of a two-way mirror. The subjects were testing out Paramount’s newest nondisposable razor‚ Clean Edge‚ and discussing the experience. The verdict was extremely encouraging. The majority of men felt it was the
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Paramount Health and Beauty Company is in the process of launching a new technologically advanced nondisposable razor “Clean Edge”. With its improved design‚ Clean Edge provides superior performance by utilizing a vibrating technology to stimulate hair follicles and lift the hair from the skin‚ allowing for a more thorough shave. The company has decided to introduce it in the men’s market where it has a strong presence. The company is now focussing on positioning and naming of this new product. It
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Clean Edge Razor Haifeng Chen 1. What changes are occurring in the non-disposable razor category? Assess Paramount’s competitive position. What are the strategic life cycle challenges for Paramount’s current product as well as for Clean Edge? The rate of new-product introductions for non-disposable razors and refill cartridges had accelerated in recent years‚ with an unprecedented flurry of 22 new stock-keeping units being introduced between 2008 and 2009. Most of these new SKUs were line
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of Clean Edge Razor Product Characteristics In 2007‚ Paramount developed a technological breakthrough in non-disposable razor segment called Clean Edge. It had a vibrating‚ ultra-thin five blade design and worked on AAA battery. A heavier handle allowed for better balance‚ grip and control while shaving and ultra-thin razor blade design reduces irritation. Clinical trials indicate that Clean Edge achieved a 25% increase in hair removal versus other leading non disposable razor brands. Market
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Freebie marketing A free gift knitting row counter given away byWoman ’s Weekly in the 1980s-1990s. Freebie marketing‚ also known as the razor and blades business model‚[1] is a business model wherein one item is sold at a low price (or given away for free) in order to increase sales of a complementary good‚ such as supplies (inkjet printers and ink cartridges‚ "Swiffers" and cleaning fluid‚ mobile phones and service contracts) [2] or software (game consoles and games).[1] It is distinct
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changes are occurring in the nondisposable razor category? Assess Paramount’s competitive position. Non disposable razors are experiencing more growth (5% per year) as compared to refill cartridges (2% per year). Twenty two new SKUs (stock keeping units) were introduced between 2008 and 2009 because of intense growth in this segment. The rate of new product introductions has increased rapidly in the recent years. Other than direct competitors non disposable razors are competing with electric shavers which
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Clean Edge Razor Splitting Hairs in Product Positioning 1. What changes are occurring in the non-disposable razor category? Assess Paramount’s competitive position. What are the strategic life-cycle challenges for Paramount’s current products as well as Clean Edge? The non-disposable razor category has seen changes in the recent years. * Advertising expenditures increased significantly for newer and smaller players to grab the market share whereas established players did not increase
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CASE ANALYSIS OF CLEAN EDGE RAZOR Submitted by BrandMasters Fatima Dilruba (B13085) Bhavya Singla (B13080) S Jayaram (B13110) Case Analysis of Clean Edge Razor Problem Statement Paramount Health and Beauty Company developed the Clean Edge Razor‚ a technologically advanced non disposable razor. The company now has to study and segment the market environment and find a suitable target to successfully position and launch their product. Situational Analysis General Market Profile
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stubble in the bathroom mirror and reach for a cheap disposable plastic razor. Schiek‚ Bic‚ Gillette‚ Wilkinson or whatever‚ most men think that one brand does as well as the next. Also‚ the razor makers seem always to have them on sale‚ so you can scoop up a dozen of them for next to nothing. The Gillette Company does not like this sort of thinking. Of course‚ women also use Gillette’s razors‚ but Gillette worries about the growing number of men who use disposables. The
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