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Paper Title: Marketing Strategies used by H&M in the Indian market
Authors Name: Swara Raj Agrawal
Unique Id: IJSDR2301128
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 1, January-2023
Abstract: H&M is a top market leader in the Indian market for fast-fashion clothing items and has established dominance over multinational brands like Zara and Uniqlo since it’s entry in 2015. This research paper provides a detailed analysis of the preceding impact the marketing strategies employed by H&M has had on it’s clear market dominance in India. It is focused on the research questions - “To what extent has H&M maintained its competitiveness in the Indian market as a result of its marketing strategies?” Qualitative and quantitate data is analysed to provide an accurate conclusion through various marketing tools analysing the brand image, the growth strategies, market positioning and the financial position of the company. The primary tools used are as follows (i) PESTLE analysis, (ii) Porters 5 forces, (iii) marketing mix, and (iv) Product/brand positioning map. Throughout the paper, clear connections and comparisons are made with H&M’s biggest competitor, Zara. To conclude and support the qualitative data, a financial revenue analysis was conducted between Zara and H&M. The research proved that H&M, as a result of their aggressive marketing strategies, has achieved a 40% majority market share in the Indian market helping it remain fairly competitive. The brand orientation is well-targeted to the Indian customer base in terms of affordability, style and accessibility. The marketing mix is adjusted such that it appeals to the Indian audience by presenting global and well as local collections of clothes for men, women and children of all ages, appropriate for all relevant occasions, in the most reasonable price range, hence maintaining a higher position in the market.
Keywords: H&M, Indian market, Fast-fashion, Marketing strategies, Zara
Cite Article: "Marketing Strategies used by H&M in the Indian market", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 1, page no.795 - 802, January-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2301128.pdf
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Publication Details: Published Paper ID: IJSDR2301128
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Published In: Volume 8 Issue 1, January-2023
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