Subject category:
Marketing
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 26 September 2022
Revision date: 10-Oct-2022
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
This case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should consider the timing of making the video available to students, as it may reveal key case details. Harry Rawlinson is managing director of Aqualisa, a major UK manufacturer of showers. He has just launched the most significant shower innovation in recent history: the Quartz shower. The shower provides significant improvements in terms of quality, cost, and ease of installation. In product testing, the Quartz shower received rave reviews from both consumers and plumbers alike. However, early sales of the Quartz have been disappointing. Rawlinson is now faced with some key decisions about whether to change his channel strategy, promotional strategy, and the overall positioning of the product in the context of his existing product line.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2001.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Featured company
Aqualisa
Featured protagonist
- Harry Rawlinson (male), Managing Director
About
Abstract
This case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should consider the timing of making the video available to students, as it may reveal key case details. Harry Rawlinson is managing director of Aqualisa, a major UK manufacturer of showers. He has just launched the most significant shower innovation in recent history: the Quartz shower. The shower provides significant improvements in terms of quality, cost, and ease of installation. In product testing, the Quartz shower received rave reviews from both consumers and plumbers alike. However, early sales of the Quartz have been disappointing. Rawlinson is now faced with some key decisions about whether to change his channel strategy, promotional strategy, and the overall positioning of the product in the context of his existing product line.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2001.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Featured company
Aqualisa
Featured protagonist
- Harry Rawlinson (male), Managing Director