A competitor has entered the breakfast market selling Corn Crispies, a fluffy and light morning cereal.
Outline two factors other than competition, the new company should consider when deciding the price for their new product Corn Crispies.
Cost of production. The price must cover the cost of raw materials, wages and packaging so that the business makes a profit on each sale. The target market: The price must match what the target customer can afford.
Don’t write more than one point about costs such as wages and raw materials a business has. Only one point on ‘costs’ would be accepted.
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CLASS ACTIVITYINTRO ACTIVITY Key Skill: Describe the factors that influence the price of a good or service
Key Skill: Outline different pricing strategies a business could use A) Match each business to the pricing strategy it is best known for. Choose from the following: premium pricing, penetration pricing, price discrimination, or bundle pricing. 1. Ryanair charging more for a window seat than a middle seat. 2. McDonald’s selling a burger, fries and a drink together as a meal deal. 3. Gucci charging over €1,000 for a handbag. 4. A new streaming service offering its first three months for €1 a month. 5. A cinema charging less for a ticket on a Tuesday afternoon than a Saturday evening.
B) A new coffee shop is opening in your local village. Suggest three factors that they will need to consider when they are setting the price for their takeaway coffees and smoothies.