The purpose of this report is to formulate a strategy that would allow The Gillette Company to improve profitability in the wet shaving market.
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Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to formulate a strategy that would allow The Gillette Company to improve profitability in the wet shaving market. The enclosed report contains an evaluation of the current situation of Gillette, strategic direction, evaluation of the three alternatives that the company could pursue, and finally the implementation plan for the chosen alternative. Gillette's profitability has been declining due to the increasing market share of disposables. Three alternatives have been selected that would capitalize on company's competitive advantage of being a global leader and an industry innovator. The first alternative that Gillette could pursue would be to introduce a new razor system for men; the second alternative would involve focusing on the disposables market and launching an affordable, high quality razor; and the third alternative would be to increase emphasis on women, and start targeting younger consumers and minorities. After careful analysis of each...


