The products have remained largely unchanged since the company's inception, though there has definitely been a growth in the number of products offered, and they fill the ever-present need of nutrition on the go for many busy UK citizens (Ginsters 2010). Price is of relatively little importance in this industry; profit margins are low and Ginsters prices are kept as low as practicable through a variety of operational adjustments (The Manufacturer 2007). Place is essential for convenience products such as those produced by the company, and the distribution network it has in place fills the demand for its products efficiently and at a relatively low cost, and the promotion of the company's products has become much more successful in the past few years after redefining the brand and creating wholly new marketing campaigns in print and television ads (The Manufacturer 2007; Design Business Association 2010; Ginsters 2010). The people associated with the company continue to be one of its primary strengths, as...
Finally, all of these elements enhance the physical evidence and environment in which the company operates, delivering quality products that remain a mainstay for many citizens and that carry a reputation for responsible business practices (The Manufacturer 2007).
References
Design Business Association. (2010). "2009 Design Effectiveness Awards." Accessed 3 November 2010. http://www.effectivedesign.org.uk/packaging/ginsters.php
Ginsters. (2010). Official website. Accessed 3 November 2010. http://www.ginsters.co.uk/ourrange.asp
The Manufacturer. (2007). "Ginsters: A refreshing chain." Accessed 3 November 2010. http://www.themanufacturer.com/uk/content/7982/A_refreshing_chain