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Owing to the effects of the continually decreasing birth rate, the competition of infant formula industry became more and more intense. But the market is continuing decay. How can the company get higher market share on this infant formula industry? The answer is “Market Segmentation”. Companies can get more detail information about consumer behavior through using market segmentation. They can make different but proper marketing strategies on different segments to satisfy target customers’ need. Using market segmentation can not only bring sales form customers but also improve market share of company. This study adopted three segmentation variances. It is included population segmentation variance, life style segmentation variance and benefit segmentation variance to distinguish consumer behavior. The results are presented as follows: 1. In population segmentation, education, career, family member, location and family monthly revenue are significantly related to consumer behavior. 2. Life style segmentation variance can be classified into five key factors: traditional style, aggressive style, optimistic and regular style, romantic and normal style, unrestrained style. These are significantly related to consumer behavior. 3. Benefit segmentation variance can be classified into six key factors: product function, conveniency, promotion and brand image, specialize know-how and service, brand familiarity, self-significant. These are significant related to customer behavior.
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