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What is the primary challenge that Falconi faces regarding Rayovac's distribution strategy in the rechargeable battery market?
What is the primary challenge that Falconi faces regarding Rayovac's distribution strategy in the rechargeable battery market?
- Identifying retailers who are willing to cannibalize their own sales of alkaline batteries by promoting rechargeable alternatives.
- Balancing the need for higher contribution margins achievable through niche retailers with the potential for greater nationwide distribution and volume achievable through mass merchandisers. (correct)
- Determining the optimal price point for Rayovac rechargeable batteries to compete effectively in both niche and mass market segments.
- Ensuring the appropriate marketing message and branding strategy to appeal to both niche and mass market consumers.
What is the estimated market share percentage Rayovac could achieve in the rechargeable battery market if it pursues a niche strategy?
What is the estimated market share percentage Rayovac could achieve in the rechargeable battery market if it pursues a niche strategy?
- 20% (correct)
- 45%
- 40%
- 60%
What key advantage do mass merchandisers offer Rayovac compared to niche retailers?
What key advantage do mass merchandisers offer Rayovac compared to niche retailers?
- Greater nationwide distribution and reach to a larger customer base. (correct)
- A more receptive customer base towards rechargeable batteries.
- A higher concentration of sales within the rechargeable battery market.
- Higher contribution margins due to lower price discounts.
What potential drawback is associated with Rayovac's potential to achieve a 45% market share in the rechargeable battery market by 2010?
What potential drawback is associated with Rayovac's potential to achieve a 45% market share in the rechargeable battery market by 2010?
If Rayovac decides on a niche strategy, which of the following would most likely be a major benefit?
If Rayovac decides on a niche strategy, which of the following would most likely be a major benefit?
What is the primary concern Falconi has about targeting mass merchandisers with the Rayovac rechargeable battery line?
What is the primary concern Falconi has about targeting mass merchandisers with the Rayovac rechargeable battery line?
Which of the following best describes Rayovac's position in the rechargeable battery market compared to its competitors?
Which of the following best describes Rayovac's position in the rechargeable battery market compared to its competitors?
What does the phrase "contribution margin" refer to in the context of Rayovac's rechargeable battery sales?
What does the phrase "contribution margin" refer to in the context of Rayovac's rechargeable battery sales?
What primary strategy was Falconi considering for Rayovac in 2006?
What primary strategy was Falconi considering for Rayovac in 2006?
Which channel has the highest market share in battery sales according to the breakdown provided?
Which channel has the highest market share in battery sales according to the breakdown provided?
What was Falconi's concern regarding the board members' opinions?
What was Falconi's concern regarding the board members' opinions?
Which battery size is NOT listed in the standard battery sizes?
Which battery size is NOT listed in the standard battery sizes?
What percentage of the market share do drug stores hold in battery sales?
What percentage of the market share do drug stores hold in battery sales?
Why would Falconi need to make a decision quickly regarding the new strategy?
Why would Falconi need to make a decision quickly regarding the new strategy?
In which channel do membership clubs rank in terms of battery market share?
In which channel do membership clubs rank in terms of battery market share?
Which company owned the Duracell battery brand prior to the acquisition by P&G?
Which company owned the Duracell battery brand prior to the acquisition by P&G?
What challenge might Falconi face when justifying the rechargeable strategy?
What challenge might Falconi face when justifying the rechargeable strategy?
What was a significant benefit of merging brands with different sales cycles for battery companies?
What was a significant benefit of merging brands with different sales cycles for battery companies?
When was the Duracell 'Copper Top' brand introduced?
When was the Duracell 'Copper Top' brand introduced?
Which company did Duracell acquire in 2003 to enter the Chinese market?
Which company did Duracell acquire in 2003 to enter the Chinese market?
Which of the following brands was part of Procter & Gamble's portfolio after their acquisition of Gillette?
Which of the following brands was part of Procter & Gamble's portfolio after their acquisition of Gillette?
What advantage did being part of P&G provide Duracell?
What advantage did being part of P&G provide Duracell?
In what year was The Gillette Company acquired by Procter & Gamble?
In what year was The Gillette Company acquired by Procter & Gamble?
Which of the following markets did Duracell notably expand into through acquisition?
Which of the following markets did Duracell notably expand into through acquisition?
What percentage of Rayovac's geographic sales is attributed to North America?
What percentage of Rayovac's geographic sales is attributed to North America?
Which brand holds the largest market share according to the global and Canadian market share data?
Which brand holds the largest market share according to the global and Canadian market share data?
What percentage of Rayovac's market share is noted in the global and Canadian market share data?
What percentage of Rayovac's market share is noted in the global and Canadian market share data?
Which region has the lowest percentage in Rayovac's geographic sales distribution?
Which region has the lowest percentage in Rayovac's geographic sales distribution?
What is the combined market share percentage of Energizer and Rayovac?
What is the combined market share percentage of Energizer and Rayovac?
Which of the following brands has a market share equal to that of Other?
Which of the following brands has a market share equal to that of Other?
Which two brands together add up to more than 50% of the market share?
Which two brands together add up to more than 50% of the market share?
What percentage of Rayovac's sales is attributed to Europe and the Rest of the World?
What percentage of Rayovac's sales is attributed to Europe and the Rest of the World?
What was the net sales figure for Rayovac Corporation in 2004?
What was the net sales figure for Rayovac Corporation in 2004?
Which year had the highest gross profit?
Which year had the highest gross profit?
What was the total operating expenses for the year 2003?
What was the total operating expenses for the year 2003?
How much was the interest expense in 2004?
How much was the interest expense in 2004?
What was the amount for income from continuing operations before taxes in 2002?
What was the amount for income from continuing operations before taxes in 2002?
What was the restructuring and related charges in 2003?
What was the restructuring and related charges in 2003?
Which year shows a minority interest expense recorded?
Which year shows a minority interest expense recorded?
What was the net income for Rayovac in 2002?
What was the net income for Rayovac in 2002?
Which expense increased from 2002 to 2003 in the research and development category?
Which expense increased from 2002 to 2003 in the research and development category?
How much was the loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits in 2004?
How much was the loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefits in 2004?
What was the projected annual sales for the Canadian rechargeable battery market in 2009?
What was the projected annual sales for the Canadian rechargeable battery market in 2009?
According to the 'Volume' Strategy, what percentage market share was projected for 2010?
According to the 'Volume' Strategy, what percentage market share was projected for 2010?
Which advertising strategy had a lower projected contribution in 2010?
Which advertising strategy had a lower projected contribution in 2010?
What was the contributing percentage of advertising for the 'Volume' Strategy in 2006?
What was the contributing percentage of advertising for the 'Volume' Strategy in 2006?
What sales amount does the projection for 2007 represent compared to 2006?
What sales amount does the projection for 2007 represent compared to 2006?
What market share was projected for the 'Niche' Strategy in 2009?
What market share was projected for the 'Niche' Strategy in 2009?
In which year did the 'Niche' Strategy have its highest projected market share?
In which year did the 'Niche' Strategy have its highest projected market share?
During which year was the annual sales projection the lowest?
During which year was the annual sales projection the lowest?
How much did the projected sales increase from 2008 to 2009?
How much did the projected sales increase from 2008 to 2009?
What trend is evident from advertising contributions of the 'Volume' Strategy from 2006 to 2010?
What trend is evident from advertising contributions of the 'Volume' Strategy from 2006 to 2010?
Flashcards
Duracell
Duracell
A leading brand of high-performance alkaline batteries.
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
The largest consumer products company that owns Duracell.
Energizer Holdings Inc.
Energizer Holdings Inc.
Company that owns the Energizer battery brand and Schick Razors.
Seasonal Sales Cycle
Seasonal Sales Cycle
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Nanpin Nanfu Battery Company
Nanpin Nanfu Battery Company
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Acquisition
Acquisition
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Gillette Company
Gillette Company
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Retailer Relationships
Retailer Relationships
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Niche Player
Niche Player
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Volume Player
Volume Player
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Contribution Margin
Contribution Margin
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Mass Merchandisers
Mass Merchandisers
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Market Share
Market Share
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Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
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Cannibalization
Cannibalization
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Rechargeable Strategy
Rechargeable Strategy
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Alkaline Product Line
Alkaline Product Line
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Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage
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Market Sales Channels
Market Sales Channels
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Traditional Grocery
Traditional Grocery
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Membership Clubs
Membership Clubs
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Battery Market Breakdown
Battery Market Breakdown
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Rayovac Geographic Sales Distribution
Rayovac Geographic Sales Distribution
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North America Sales Percentage
North America Sales Percentage
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Latin America Sales Percentage
Latin America Sales Percentage
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Europe/Rest of World Sales Percentage
Europe/Rest of World Sales Percentage
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Market Share Data Overview
Market Share Data Overview
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Duracell Market Share
Duracell Market Share
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Energizer Market Share
Energizer Market Share
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Rayovac Market Share
Rayovac Market Share
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Compact Charger
Compact Charger
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Car/Home Charger
Car/Home Charger
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2-Battery Charger
2-Battery Charger
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4-Battery Charger
4-Battery Charger
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Volume Strategy
Volume Strategy
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Niche Strategy
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Annual Sales Projections
Annual Sales Projections
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Advertising Contribution
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Rechargeable Battery Market Share
Rechargeable Battery Market Share
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Promotional Projections
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Net Sales
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Gross Profit
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Operating Income
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Interest Expense
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Income Tax Expense
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Net Income
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Research and Development (R&D) Expenses
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Restructuring Charges
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Operating Expenses
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Minority Interest
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Study Notes
Rayovac Corporation - Rechargeable Battery Opportunity
- Rayovac was the third largest consumer battery manufacturer and marketer globally.
- The company sold batteries for various household and industrial uses, including hearing aid batteries
- The market demand for household batteries was growing exponentially due to high drain devices.
The Household Battery Market
- North American consumers value convenience and quality in battery purchases.
- Consumers are categorized as light users, spending $25 or less annually, and heavy users ($250).
- The heavy user segment comprises families with children and “techies.”
- Family segment comprises couples with children and high income(>$60,000) living in urban areas.
- The techie segment consists of those between 15 and 30 years of age, early adopters of new technology with income between $20,000 to $40,000.
- There was an estimated $300 million battery market globally in 2005, 70% of which was alkaline batteries, followed by rechargeables at 10%, and other batteries at 20%.
- Household battery sales were expected to stabilize between 1% and 2% per year.
Rayovac
- Rayovac expanded by acquisition, including Varta Battery Corporation in Europe in 2002.
- Rayovac's market share was 14% globally and 20% Canadian in 2005.
- Rayovac acquired Remington, United Industries, Nu Gro, and Tetra Holdings in 2005, these acquisitions broadened their brand portfolio.
Competitive Landscape
- Duracell and Energizer dominated the market with significant brand recognition, relationships with distributors and retailers, and market portfolio expansion.
- Rayovac targeted value-conscious consumers with a slightly different manufacturing model compared to Duracell and Energizer to gain market share .
Rechargeable Batteries
- Rechargeable batteries represented a small, fragmented market (5% North American, 10% Canadian) in 2004.
- Consumers had reluctance towards investing in rechargeable batteries due to their upfront cost, higher price relative to alkaline batteries, charging inconvenience and lack of awareness.
- NiMH rechargeable technology was a possible alternative to alkaline and offered improvements in performance and environmental friendliness.
Opportunity Analysis
- In Canada, the rechargeable segment was approximately $40 million (2005) and projected to reach $100 million by 2010.
- Rayovac needed a competitive advantage to compete with market leaders.
- Rayovac needed to decide whether to pursue a niche or volume player strategy.
Decision Time
- A decision needed to be made regarding the story behind the rechargeable brand.
- Critical to achieving growth and understanding consumer perceptions towards rechargeable batteries.
- Evaluating whether to pursue a niche or volume player strategy to enter the rechargeable market.
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