Exeter Industries Produces and Markets Several Lines of Food and Beverage

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Exeter Industries produces and markets several lines of food and beverage products.The company plans to expand its market to cover a new geographical area,and the first products to be introduced into this new market are three of Exeter's coffees.A meeting of the marketing committee has been called to determine the pricing and promotional strategy for the introduction of these coffees.
Mark Williams,vice president of marketing,has suggested that Exeter continue its policy of premium pricing for Rich Roast Coffee in the new market."Rich Roast is a superior blend of Brazilian coffees and should have little difficulty gaining customer acceptance.The use of other promotional strategies doesn't appear necessary at this time."
Carol Randolph,general sales manager,agreed with this strategy for Rich Roast but recommended a different approach for Vitality Coffee,Exeter's brand of decaffeinated coffee."Vitality is an unknown name in this region and will require a determined promotional effort to gain market share from other very competitive products.We could try penetration pricing or packaging options combined with either manufacturer's coupons or rebates.Whatever strategy we select,we should hit the market hard if we want to be successful."
Dan Felton has been appointed regional sales manager for the new geographical area and is concerned about the acceptance of Mellow Roast Coffee,a blend of regular and decaffeinated coffees."This is a brand new type of coffee in this region and may just sit on the shelf unless we develop an effective advertising campaign.Pricing or packaging options will be worthless unless the product gains some visibility and the targeted customer base is made aware of the benefits of Mellow Roast.We need a good slogan like "A gentle wakeup without caffeine stress!"
Required: Mark Williams has suggested the continuance of premium pricing for Rich Roast Coffee.Explain the strategic role of premium pricing,and describe the economic circumstances in the marketplace that would encourage the use of this pricing strategy.(CMA adapted)

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