Week 2
discussion
A friend has approached you with a business idea. She asks
for your assistance with figuring out who might be willing to shop at the new
business. The Bark and Brew is a coffee/tea shop similar to a Starbucks;
however, there is a twist: dogs are welcome. The plan is to carry products that
will cater to dogs as well as humans, including drinks and snacks. The intent
is not compete with pet stores but to compete with coffee shops. Based on this
business idea, consider how you would use marketing research and competitive
analysis to assist your friend in determining its viability.
In the determination of opening the Bark and Brew Café, you
decide to complete a competitor analysis. Would you use a product form or a
product category competition analysis? Why? What would be the source of your
information?
