Procter and Gamble

Also surveys were conducted of mouthwash user’s image of the major brands based on several attributes such as, reducing bad breath, killing germs, removing plaque and others. The results showed that Plax achieved a strong image on removing plaques and healthier teeth and gums, whereas scope scored a weaker image on those attributes.

Overall, Scope has a strong presence in the market for mouthwash. It has the leading market share in the Canadian market. Consumers that purchase Scope do so because it is better tasting than other mouthwashes that prevent bad breath. Scope excels in food stores, but has room to increase sales in drugstores because that is where most mouthwash purchases occur. With the introduction of Plax, Scope’s market share could potentially be threatened. The market is shifting towards health related benefits of mouthwash and not just fresh breath and good taste.

Q1) What is the industry attractiveness like in 1997? Has it changed in recent years?

Procter & Gamble Co is an American global consumer goods company. P&G have various products that range from personal hygiene products to household products.

If Clorox does not restructure its portfolio mix and increase revenue contribution from the growing markets, it faces the risk of losing sales and its position in those markets. Using its current resources, Clorox needs to determine how to allocate those resources among its current brand portfolio. Equally important is determining whether to invest in new product lines or brands. Clorox also has to decide whether to expand into international markets or focus strictly on expanding its market share across its brands in the primary U.S. market. Asian, South American, and European markets offer potential for growth but the cost of expanding into these markets and the limited availability of financial resources pose concerns with respect to international expansion. Focus on growth versus profitability is another important strategic decision that needs to be addressed. Clorox projects flat sales for 2011, which is not a positive indicator for investors’

The biggest impediment is that the Clorox enters an already existing market and the dominant market leader, PUR, has well developed its “PUR Ultimate” system. Moreover Procter & Gamble are about to take control over PUR. It is also likely that the sale of

So her specific task was to prepare a marketing plan for P&G mouthwash business for the next 3 years. In preparing the 3 year plan for Scope, a team has been formed within P&G to examine various options, the team included individuals from product development, manufacturing, sales, finance, market research and advertising operations. The team was faced by two options that are: 1- Launching a new line extension positioned against Plax as a recent entry into the market. 2- Looking at claims other than “breath” that might be used by scope such as plaque reduction.

Proctor and Gamble-Scope is faced with a very important decision, they need to prepare a marketing plan for P&G’s mouthwash business for the next three years. They want to know how they are going to be able to

If Clorox does not restructure its portfolio mix and increase revenue contribution from the growing markets, it faces the risk of losing sales and its position in those markets. Using its current resources, Clorox needs to determine how to allocate those resources among its current brand portfolio. Equally important is determining whether to invest in new product lines or brands. Clorox also has to decide whether to expand into international markets or focus strictly on expanding its market share across its brands in the primary U.S. market. Asian, South American, and European markets offer potential for growth but the cost of expanding into these markets and the limited availability of financial resources pose concerns with respect to international expansion. Focus on growth versus profitability is another important strategic decision that needs to be addressed. Clorox projects flat sales for 2011, which is not a positive indicator for investors’

2) Based on your understanding of the situation and the market research data, what is L'Oreal's problem?

By increasing successful and ideal operations and strengthening relationships with their customers, companies existing in this market diminish the significance of threat over newly accepted competitors. Toothpaste companies are still growing strongly, therefore additional firms are trying to enter the market to benefit from the increasing profits. However, most toothpaste companies have already made their name and their customers stay loyal to their brand, therefore it is hard to get into this market. With toothpaste being such a popular item and an essential in households,

In the United States, research was done and new bottling was designed to optimize the appearance of the new toothpaste. The advertising was also focused on the freshness that result from the

Culture has progressed with many consumer merchandises that have become necessities and transformed into the day-to-day routines of society without having to think twice about it. CP or Colgate-Palmolive, is an icon for the personal hygiene industry throughout the United States, and as a worldwide company has positioned the brand as a most important home care in multiple foreign countries.The CMF line is CP’s most popular brand. The brand was a huge hit because of its individuality and the value that it crafted for consumers was astonishing. Colgate Max combined a new breath-strip and a mixture of therapeutics’, which added to more

product segments – Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The company operates in more than 200 countries and this geographic diversity and balance help to reduce the Company’s exposure to businesses and other risks in any one country or part of the world. The company’s main competitors are Proctor & Gamble (PG), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Church Dwight & Company (CHD) and Clorox & Company (CLX).

Could you identify any product systems in this product mix? Is the toothpaste considered a shopping, specialty or convenience product? At what conditions, could this product considered a business product? With respect to Scope, do you consider it a "star" or "cash cow"? Why? With respect to the product life cycle of scope, what is the current status of the product? What is your marketing advice at this particular product life cycle stage?