Retail Business Analysis-Toyota

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Retail Business Analysis-Toyota BUS 620 Managerial Marketing Dr. Nancy Waldron November 14, 2011 Retail Business Analysis-Toyota Market segmentation analysis and market segmentation systems play an important role in marketing strategy, specifically in direct marketing. Geo demographic segmentation has been successfully used in the commercial sector for more than 30 years. During this time period, changes have been made to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of these systems. Segmentation analysis is used commercially for several purposes: profiling customers, identifying potential marketing targets, identifying locations for billboard placement, estimating trade area potential and selecting communication style, to name a few (Greene & Greene, 2008). The analysis also represents dollar spending, units sold, marketing campaign response or other buyer behaviors (Mullins & Walker, 2010). According to “Swot Analysis Toyota” (2000-2011), Toyota’s new investment in factories in the United States and China saw profits rise against the worldwide motor industry trend. Net profits rose 0.8% to $11 billion (1.17 trillion yen). This is an example of a much focused segmentation, targeting and positioning in several countries. Commentators argue that this is because the company has the right mix of products for the markets that it serves. One of Toyota’s focuses is to target the 'urban youth' market. The company has launched its new Aygo, which is targeted at the streetwise youth market and captures the nature of dance and DJ culture in a very competitive segment. Lexus, a division of Toyota, and Toyota have a reputation for manufacturing environmentally friendly vehicles. Lexus has RX 400h hybrid, and Toyota has its Prius. Both are based upon advance technologies developed by the organization. These vehicles could easily gratify young

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