Product details

By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies as described in our privacy policy unless you have disabled them.
You can change your cookie settings at any time but parts of our site will not function correctly without them.

Abstract

L''Oreal, the world''s largest cosmetics company entered the booming Indian hair colour market in 1997. Since then, it has been meeting the demands of its Indian consumers, competing with local and international companies and expanded from the cities to the two and three-tier towns of India. This case provides detailed background information on the Indian hair colour industry and the competitive scenario. It describes L''Oreal''s entry and marketing strategies, and the hurdles it has to overcome in India. The case offers scope for discussion on L''Oreal''s competitive position in the hair colour industry. It also provides information for discussion on the problems it faces due to the business environment in India and future plans for L''Oreal India. The case also provides scope for discussion of marketing efforts by other competitors.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
52,081 employees (2004)
Other setting(s):
1997-2005

About

Abstract

L''Oreal, the world''s largest cosmetics company entered the booming Indian hair colour market in 1997. Since then, it has been meeting the demands of its Indian consumers, competing with local and international companies and expanded from the cities to the two and three-tier towns of India. This case provides detailed background information on the Indian hair colour industry and the competitive scenario. It describes L''Oreal''s entry and marketing strategies, and the hurdles it has to overcome in India. The case offers scope for discussion on L''Oreal''s competitive position in the hair colour industry. It also provides information for discussion on the problems it faces due to the business environment in India and future plans for L''Oreal India. The case also provides scope for discussion of marketing efforts by other competitors.

Settings

Location:
Industry:
Size:
52,081 employees (2004)
Other setting(s):
1997-2005

Related