Ch. 12-Services and Nonprofit Organization Marketing

Louis Vuitton is a prominent brand dealing with items related to 
fashion industry. Established in the year 1850, they have carved a name for themselves amongst the peers in the fashion industry by blending craftsmanship that is handmade with necessary but very least mechanization. This has resulted in maximized productivity along with qualitative products. Louis Vuitton has been relentless in their efforts to focus on the quality of all their products. The main competitors of this world famous brand are:
Hermes
Chanel
Gucci
Vertu
Product in the Marketing mix of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a brand that deals in the manufacture and sales of specialized products. The main emphasis of the company is on the premium quality of the goods. In order to supply the best imaginable products, the company has always concentrated on the designs that are intricately created and artisanship that is traditional as well as simply exquisite. Instead of using machines to increase their production the company has taken a step backward by hiring specialized and expert workers. This has resulted in unique and original merchandises that closely resemble the aspirations and imaginations of the consumers. In order to tackle the market of counterfeit goods the company has paid a lot of effort in the design itself, & therefore it is not easy to imitate its products.

All the goods and designs are registered to counter fake goods. The portfolio of luxury goods that the company deals in includes items like leather goods that are made from hundred percent original leather and exclusive ready- to-wear clothes line that are designed with utmost care and are hundred percent original. The company is famous for its handbags and beautiful watches. The buyers also cover the glittering jewelry and designer shoes. Louis Vuitton also offers a range of eyeglasses, briefcases, scarves, belts and wallets.  In recent years, the company has hired new, young and talented designers to attract the young generation of buyers.

Place in the marketing mix of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is very clear in its distribution policies. Its products are highly exclusive and sold with the same mindset of providing exclusive accessibility. To purchase a Louis Vuitton product the customer has to reach its personalized stores. The sale of these items is through limited channels of exclusive distribution. The company is a set and preconceived mindset that allows them to use its own outlets for product distribution.
They do not sell any of their branded products in departmental stores. They feel that they have the best possible options to sell their products in their own stores, as their salespersons are highly professional with a keen mindset to tackle the customers in an intimate and warm environment.  In the long term, this marketing strategy helps in the reduction of intermediary costs that other brands face while selling through long channels of distribution. This also results in direct dealings with the customers that lead to efficient and friendly relations. All its stores are located in a very high profile and prime locations.
Products in these stores are prominently displayed keeping in mind the latest fashions.  Louis Vuitton has opened its outlets in different parts of the globe and they have at least three hundred retail outlets. This includes stores in Los Angeles, Dubai, Las Vegas, New York, Paris, and Tokyo.  Online purchase of Louis Vuitton products is possible only in the United States.

Price in the Marketing mix of Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton has made handsome investments to maintain the rich quality of its products. The contemporary designs of the products have helped the company to maintain a premium pricing policy. Louis Vuitton employs a policy of integrity pricing strategy throughout its distribution network.

Promotions in the Marketing mix of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton has employed a promotional strategy for its products with the help of celebrity endorsements. Famous actors like Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss, Scarlett Johansson and Uma Thurman have been associated with the brand as its ambassadors. They have featured in the high-profile ad campaigns for this brand. Louis Vuitton has also taken an active part in sponsoring mega sporting events like motorsports and yachting.

These events are attended by mostly the elite society and by associating with these events; the company has made a direct link with the target audience.  Advertising is the main tool to create awareness about the product and keeping with its illusion of exclusivity the company has managed to make ads that are really individual and fashionable.