Managerial Marketing
Braining Nordstrom
After reading the article "Conservative Nordstrom to sell trendy Topshop fashions," respond to the following:
How does this partnership fit into Nordstrom's current brand management strategy? Will it appeal to its target markets? How will it allow Nordstrom to differentiate itself from the competition?
Is this a risky move for Nordstrom considering the downward sales trends for Topshop in the UK?
Marketing Segmentation
What are the different levels of market segmentation? Synthesize the segmentation strategies that manufacturers of personal computers should implement to attract both the Gen Y and baby boomer generation to increase their purchases of computers. Are there some examples of companies that have already done a good job of marketing across generations?