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STARBUCKS STRATEGIC ANALYSIS<\/p>\n
Starbucks Strategic Analysis
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Market Segmentation of Starbucks<\/p>\n
Starbucks has recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of being an innovative and forward-thinking brand that innovates new ways of exciting and attracting its target audience. Nonetheless, the understanding of the targeting audience and market segmentation, in general, helps to better understand Starbucks’ target market analysis. This section will offer an overview of the customer characteristics to better understand the organization’s target market.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Starbucks Demographic Segmentation<\/p>\n
Starbucks’ age demographics are general and typically include those aged between 22and 60 (Geereddy, 2013). The average age is 42 and includes both males and females working. They include students, professionals, and employees typically people from the middle or upper classes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Starbucks Geographic Segmentation\u00a0<\/p>\n
The brand targets customers on a global scale with a high presence in North America, and Europe. Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and China (Khan, Yusop & Baharudin, 2018). The United States is its primary target market with California State leading the global customer domination with over 3000 stores.\u00a0 Targeting is varied as the menu changes depending on the location of a physical store location.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Starbucks Behavioural Segmentation<\/p>\n
Based on the structure of the customer characteristics, the company targets to attract and develop loyalty with much focus on customers who visit a coffeehouse regularly (Haskova, 2015).\u00a0 The location of stress in urban and suburban areas makes the coffeehouses an ideal meeting location for both professionals and ordinary customers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Starbucks Psychographic Segmentation\u00a0<\/p>\n
The company’s operations are driven by professionals and people of high social economic status.\u00a0 Hence, Starbucks targets customers who can be characterized as being, “busy achievers and explorers who have a budget to spare and spend” these customers place much consideration on buying from brands that are healthy and conscious, and socially aware of environmental protection.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The three main types of primary research that can be implemented in the above program would be the use of interviews, surveys, focus groups, and observations (Khan, Yusop & Baharudin, 2018).\u00a0 The above methods would help paint a picture of the market base and the characteristics of their behavior. Important information that will be important in strategy formulation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The value proposition of Starbucks<\/p>\n
The major value proposition offered by the company is based on its aspect being unique through its connection to the customers. The company has distinguished itself as a go-to spot where people can meet in the neighborhoods as a daily routine. Through in-store customer service, the company manages to build a loyal customer base that is attracted by the unique Starbucks Experience. In this case, the unique selling proposition for the company would be \u201cLove your beverage or let us know. We’ll always make it right\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2. Product Strategy\u00a0<\/p>\n
Starbucks brand equity analysis.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Over the years, Starbucks has established itself as one of the go-to places for premium coffee and as offering unmatchable service quality that cannot be rivaled.\u00a0 The Starbucks brand is associated with craft and high-quality premium coffee which is served when perfect. Hence, keeping customers from coming back to the store each time.\u00a0 In addition, the company is known for its branded merchandise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Onwards the company needs to focus on building positive relationships with its supply chain and customers as part of its mission to inspire and nourish the human spirit. The above form the three main pillars of its social and cooperate responsibility (Dilip, Sinha, Wen, Kee, Ching & Yan, 2021). In the process, ethical sourcing and consideration for the environment are some of the major issues that need to be closely monitored.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the other hand, for their influence on the company’s success, coffee farmers and the organization staff need to be treated responsibly and improve their economic conditions, in this way making positive contributions to the communities they serve.\u00a0 Fostering a culture of inclusion, opportunities for all, and belonging would improve the company’s image and make it easy for them to expand to new nations and regions globally.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Starbucks differentiates itself from other global coffee chains by describing itself to be selling beautiful lifestyle products. It promises its customers to enjoy their experiences and enjoy a diverse selection of lifestyles customers can choose.\u00a0 The above is vital as it defines the image of the organization and its position in the market and manages the company\u2019s market base (Geereddy, 2013). This part of the organization is vital as it strengthens the company’s position in the market and protects it against other big beverage brands like Mcdonald’s with premium roast coffee on their menu.\u00a0 In this way, the pricing makes sure Starbucks’s operations management optimizes quality and costs to support its subsequent pricing strategy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
From the ethical perspective in a part to appeal to the company’s target demographics the company launched a reusable cup program in its Seattle HQ. the above program aimed to position the company as a global sustainability and environmental protection advocate by eliminating its disposable cups and eventually upscale of the program to other viable places.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Product positioning statement:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Starbucks provides premium and quality coffee and beverages for people living fast-paced lives who desire a relaxing environment to drink coffee and unwind because people living fast-paced lives often look for quality coffee and some space to unwind after a hectic day. Starbucks provides all of these benefits in one convenient location.<\/p>\n
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References<\/p>\n
Alwaleed, N., Al Huwail, N. H., Singh, S., & AlMejhem, A. (2019). A case study on Starbucks. Journal of the Community Development in Asia (JCDA), 2(2).<\/p>\n
Dilip, D., Sinha, R., Wen, C. P., Kee, D. M. H., Ching, C. S., Er, L. K., … & Yan, Y. W. (2021). The Influence of Brand Equity on Consumer Purchase Decisions at Starbucks. International Journal of Accounting & Finance in Asia Pasific (IJAFAP), 4(1), 37-50.<\/p>\n
Geereddy, N. (2013). Strategic analysis of Starbucks corporation. Harward [\u0415\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043d\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0440\u0435\u0441\u0443\u0440\u0441].\u2013\u0420\u0435\u0436\u0438\u043c \u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f\u0443: http:\/\/scholar. Harvard. edu\/files\/nithingeereddy\/files\/starbucks_ case_analysis. pdf.<\/p>\n
Haskova, K. (2015). Starbucks marketing analysis. CRIS-Bulletin of the Centre for Research and Interdisciplinary Study, 1, 11-29.<\/p>\n
Khan, S. K. B. N. Z., Yusop, Y. B. M., & Baharudin, F. B. W. (2018). Starbucks Market Segmentation and Targeting. International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI).<\/p>\n
Larson, R. C. (2008). Starbucks a Strategic Analysis. Past Decisions and Future Options.<\/p>\n
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References<\/p>\n
Alwaleed, N., Al Huwail, N. H., Singh, S., & AlMejhem, A. (2019). A case study on Starbucks. Journal of the Community Development in Asia (JCDA), 2(2).<\/p>\n
Dilip, D., Sinha, R., Wen, C. P., Kee, D. M. H., Ching, C. S., Er, L. K., … & Yan, Y. W. (2021). The Influence of Brand Equity on Consumer Purchase Decisions at Starbucks. International Journal of Accounting & Finance in Asia Pasific (IJAFAP), 4(1), 37-50.<\/p>\n
Geereddy, N. (2013). Strategic analysis of Starbucks corporation. Harward [\u0415\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043d\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0440\u0435\u0441\u0443\u0440\u0441].\u2013\u0420\u0435\u0436\u0438\u043c \u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f\u0443: http:\/\/scholar. Harvard. edu\/files\/nithingeereddy\/files\/starbucks_ case_analysis. pdf.<\/p>\n
Haskova, K. (2015). Starbucks marketing analysis. CRIS-Bulletin of the Centre for Research and Interdisciplinary Study, 1, 11-29.<\/p>\n
Khan, S. K. B. N. Z., Yusop, Y. B. M., & Baharudin, F. B. W. (2018). Starbucks Market Segmentation and Targeting. International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI).<\/p>\n
Larson, R. C. (2008). Starbucks a Strategic Analysis. Past Decisions and Future Options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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