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Target Campus Grants Diverse Opportunities: Child Care. Spring 2013 University of North Texas Dr. Jessica Strubel Brie Kelly. Saira Noorani. Saima Khan . The Company “ Expect More. Pay Less.”. Differentiation Exclusive merchandise Signature brand Value Low pricing
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Target Campus Grants Diverse Opportunities: Child Care Spring 2013 University of North Texas Dr. Jessica Strubel Brie Kelly. Saira Noorani. Saima Khan
The Company“Expect More. Pay Less.” Differentiation • Exclusive merchandise • Signature brand Value • Low pricing • Design, quality, affordability Reliability • ‘What, When, Where’ Frequency • Convenience • Lifestyle branding
Target Market Women • Average age = 41 • Family oriented • Moderate to Better Income Young Adults • Single • Educated • College Degree Income Level • Average = $63,000
Demographic Shift Millennial generation starting families Rise in the Hispanic population Rise in the non-Hispanic minority population
QUESTION: What opportunities does Target have to enhance its current merchandise assortment to ensure relevancy to diverse guests? How also might Target be the employer of choice for all people regardless of background?
Do you take your children with you when you shop for groceries or other household items?
Does the presence of your kids in the store have an effect on your purchasing behavior?
Would you be more inclined to shop with your children if your household retailer provided child watch services?
Child Care Services A valuable service that employs well qualified and thoroughly trained individuals to provide reliable child care while the adult consumer can shop, hassle free. Successful implementation will promote customer loyalty through frequent visits due to ease of access and convenience.
Child Care Features Complimentary Service 2 Hour Maximum CPR Training Day Cam Application iPhone & Android Diaper Services LEGO Wall Product Promotion
Would you be more inclined to shop at Target if they provided complimentary child watch services?
ComplimentaryService Diversity among employees • Decrease turnover • Employee satisfaction/motivation • Build employee relationships Diversity among consumers • Latin-based immigrants • Late Millennialgeneration • Lower income consumer bracket • Diversity in backgrounds Customer Loyalty Initiative • Build customer relationships • Encourages frequent shopping visits
In-Store Location Front Of Store • Ease of access • Replace the Optical service area • Optical relocation to Pharmacy Creating Space • Eliminating cart bulk Closed Off • Safety measures • Privacy
Safety Measures Minimum Age – 3 years CPR Certified Employees • Inexpensive • Extensive training Day Cam Application • iToy Toy, Inc. • Android and iPhone • Round the clock parental supervision • Virtual check-in/out • Child information profile • Push Notifications • Data Storage Diversity Among Competition • Exclusive software
Do you feel that a complimentary child watch service at Target would help you save money?
Service Costs Day Cam Application • Software maintenance fees • Development costs • $6,000 initial investment CPR & First Aid Training • American Red Cross Guidelines • Routine vaccination maintenance • $20 per employee
Combating Costs • Increased Shopping Time • Late Pick-Up Charge • Pick up’s exceeding 2 hour limit • Diaper Changing Service • $5 charge for every diaper change • Product Promotion • LEGO Wall • Child activity products & toys also available for purchase in store • Partner with toy companies for seasonal sales promotions
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