De acordo com empresários do setor agropecuário, em 2014, dos 40 milhões de cabeças abatidas no Brasil, apenas cerca de 2%, ou seja, 800 mil cabeças foram direcionadas para o mercado de produtos gourmet. No entanto, este é um mercado em expansão e, segundo especialistas do setor, é esperado que a participação deste nicho alcance cerca de 5% do total abatido nos próximos anos, o que significa uma taxa de crescimento de aproximadamente 250% para o setor (CAVALCANTI, 2015). Neste sentido, este trabalho objetivou estudar a percepção do consumidor de carnes especiais de alto valor agregado na cidade de Ribeirão Preto (interior do Estado de São Paulo), bem como os serviços oferecidos em estabelecimentos específicos e diferenciados de varejo (também conhecidos como \"açougues gourmet\"). Com consumidores cada vez mais exigentes e preocupados com os atributos oferecidos em relação ao produto consumido, e um mercado em plena expansão, a cadeia da carne bovina deve se organizar para enfrentar o desafio de transformar o produto hoje vendido como \"commodities\", em um produto diferenciado com alto valor agregado percebido pelos seus clientes. Para tanto, se faz necessário que o mercado se utilize de estratégias de marketing focada na segmentação dos clientes, produtos diferenciados e marcas próprias, além de proporcionar ao consumidor uma experiência inesquecível dentro do ponto de venda durante a compra e depois no momento do consumo. Sendo assim, para que ao final deste trabalho se tenha conseguido demonstrar qual a percepção do consumidor ribeirão-pretano quanto a carne gourmet, foram realizadas 158 entrevistas dentro de 4 boutiques de carne da cidade de Ribeirão Preto - SP, possibilitando revelar o perfil socioeconômico dos consumidores, bem como os atributos, serviços e cortes de carne gourmet preferidos pelos respondentes. / According to agribusiness, in 2014, of the 40 million heads slaughtered in Brazil, only about 2%, that is, 800 thousand heads were directed to the market of gourmet products. However, this is an expanding market and, according to industry experts, the share of this niche is expected to reach about 5% of the total slaughtered in the coming years, which means a growth rate of approximately 250% for the sector (CAVALCANTI, 2015). In this sense, the objective of this study is to study the consumer perception of high value-added specialty meats in the city of Ribeirão Preto (interior of the State of São Paulo), as well as the services offered in specific and differentiated retail establishments (also known as \"Gourmet butchers\"). With consumers increasingly demanding and concerned about the attributes offered in relation to the product consumed, and a market in full expansion, the beef chain must organize itself to face the challenge of transforming the product now sold as commodities, into a differentiated product with high added value perceived by its customers. To do so, it is necessary for the market to use marketing strategies focused on the segmentation of customers, differentiated products and own brands, as well as providing the consumer with an unforgettable experience inside the point of sale during the purchase and then at the time of consumption. Therefore, in order to demonstrate the consumers\' perception of gourmet meat, 158 interviews were carried out in 4 beef boutiques in the city of Ribeirão Preto, SP, in order to reveal the socioeconomic profile of consumers, as well as the gourmet attributes, services, and cuts preferred by respondents.

There is a need in the Eastern Cape Province to expand the market for fresh venison. This need is due in part to fluctuations in the export market and fragmentation of consumption in the food industry, which has led to an increased demand for specialised and customised products. A suitable method for addressing these issues and successfully marketing fresh venison in the Eastern Cape Province was required, and based on the findings of this study, niche marketing was found to be a possible marketing method to explore. This study evaluated how a strategy of niche marketing could be used to market fresh venison within the Eastern Cape Province. By analysing this main problem the research attempted to identify and understand the challenges of marketing fresh venison to the final consumer in the Eastern Cape Province and to determine whether niche marketing would be a viable option when taking into account venison’s unique characteristics. Niche marketing was characterised and discussed in the light of other marketing approaches and the most important elements of a successful niche marketing strategy were highlighted. The information resulting from scrutiny of all of these sub-problems was then used to address the challenge of marketing fresh venison to the final consumer. In-depth interviews were deemed most suitable for this study based on the nature of the topic and the depth of expertise of qualified personnel in the Eastern Cape Province fresh venison industry. Consequently, four interviews were conducted with experts in the field. Using the niche marketing concept and the strategy that drives it, namely differentiation, possible niche markets were identified. A strategy of multiple niching was adopted to address the differentiation opportunities available, based on the relevant specialist roles of fresh venison. These differentiation opportunities in turn lead to competitive advantage. Possible niche target markets identified and analysed included the tourist market, travellers (foreign and local) by air and sea, the organic aware market and the pet food market. Branding was found to be an integral element for the niche marketing of venison and is also discussed. The main problems hindering fresh venison marketing in the Eastern Cape Province were found to be consumers’ lack of knowledge of venison, cultural differences and consumer preferences, lack of a formal infrastructure and control, and a lack of accurate data. These challenges need to be addressed before fresh venison can be successfully marketed in the Eastern Cape Province. Research needs to be conducted on the venison industry and formal supply chains and control channels need to be implemented before a quality product in substantial and consistent quantities can be successfully marketed to the final consumer. Consumers and industry personnel must be educated about venison and its merits, and fresh venison must initially target white tablecloth restaurants and specialised delicatessens, where service is as important as the product itself.

>Magister Scientiae - MSc / This study examines the relationship between stock returns and market segmentation. Monthly returns of stocks listed on the JSE from 1997-2007 are analysed using mostly the analytic factor and cluster analysis techniques. Evidence supporting the use of multi-index models in explaining the return generating process on the JSE is found. The results provide additional support for Van Rensburg (1997)'s hypothesis on market segmentation on the JSE.

Magister Commercii - MCom / A distinctive phenomenon on the JSE Securities Exchange (JSE) is the market segmentation between the resource sector and the financial and industrial sectors. Criticisms also arise from employing a capitalization-weighted (cap-weighted) index such as the ALSI index when the market is less than perfectly efficient. A study conducted by Vardharah and Fabozzi (2007) also suggests that a correlation exists between sector allocation decisions and the investment styles inherent in portfolios. The uniqueness of the South African stock market is that it is dominated by three major sectors, namely, the financial sector, the industrial sector and the resources sector. The goal of this research is to examine the application of sector influences on the JSE over the examination period 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2013. It is the contention that the cap-weighted ALSI index is price-sensitive and potentially mean-variance inefficient. The study therefore attempts to evaluate the relative meanvariance efficiency of alternative sector allocation strategies versus the cap-weighted ALSI as the optimal risky portfolio on the JSE. Two optimal long-only portfolios that maximises the Sharpe ratio are constructed and compared to the market proxy on the JSE over the examination period from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2013. A longonly portfolio that comprises the JSE tradable sector indices and includes a cash allocation (risk-free proxy) and a long-only portfolio exclusive of the cash allocation are constructed. The research extends to cross-examine the inter-relationship between sector returns and the investment styles on the JSE using the Carhart (1997) four-factor model. The research further reexamines and updates the market segmentation phenomenon over the extended examination period from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2013. The practicality of two sector-based multifactor APT models are examined and compared to the single-factor CAPM to determine which of the asset pricing models better explain JSE equity returns. A sector-based two-factor APT model proposed by Van Rensburg (2002) using the JSE sector indices FNDI and RESI as the sector proxies is reexamined and a sector-based three-factor APT model using the JSE tradable sector indices FINI, INDI and RESI as the sector proxies is explored. The optimal long-only portfolio with the cash allocation is found to offer the best meanvariance efficient allocation and the ALSI index represents the most mean-variance inefficient portfolio. The resource sector is found to be the worst performing sector and significantly influences the performance of ALSI. In terms of the style risk influences, the financial sector has a strong value bias and the industrial sector has a moderate value bias, small cap bias and a momentum bias. The resource sector, for the most part, is influenced by growth stocks and has a contrarian tilt. It is also found that the market segmentation phenomenon continues to exist on the JSE. Although the explanatory power of the three-factor APT model and the two-factor APT model is similar, the distinct advantage of the three-factor APT model is that systematic risks could be observed more closely by separating FINI and INDI in the asset pricing model.

The main purpose of this study was to develop a destination branding and positioning framework, with particular reference to the Zimbabwean experience. The theoretical underpinnings and concepts used in this study were destination marketing, destination branding and positioning, image and destination competitiveness. To provide a strategic context to the study, branding as a key element of destination marketing was clarified; the strategic role of branding /re-branding in the positioning/repositioning of a destination was outlined; international trends and best practices in branding and positioning were evaluated; and the destination marketing situation in Zimbabwe, with particular emphasis on the status of branding and positioning, was determined. To determine key stakeholder attitudes, experiences and expectations regarding the branding and positioning of Zimbabwe as a tourism destination, a stakeholder survey was carried out during 2006 and 2007. Stakeholder groups included in the survey were key industry representative bodies, national tourism authorities, publicity associations, tour operators and airlines flying into Zimbabwe. The study concludes that the concept of branding has varied interpretations in destination marketing. While branding can be used as a strategic tool to reposition a destination, the study notes that there are a number of non-tourism factors which can erode brand equity rendering a destination brand obsolete. It observes that unless and until these non-tourism factors are addressed the destination brand may not perform optimally. Any destination that needs to re-brand has to deal with the image issues before any meaningful re-branding activities can take place. The consistent use of well focused promotional and public diplomacy strategies as well as proactive crisis management should be used to pull the destination from its negative equity. A key outcome of the study is a strategic framework for branding and positioning a destination in crisis. It sets out guidelines for the stakeholders on how to implement the branding process. In addition, the framework adds value to destination marketing since it can be applied as a frame of reference in understanding the complexities of destination branding. While the framework has been developed in a Zimbabwean context, it can be applied to other destinations which have a need to brand or re-brand. An integrated marketing and communication strategy is recommended since branding alone may not yield positive results under a crisis situation. At the same time the destination needs to address political and economic issues, design strategies that can bring together all the stakeholders, while encouraging alliances and joint ventures among tourism operators. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge regarding destination marketing, particularly destination branding. / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2009. / Tourism Management / unrestricted

Work is focused on main problems of segmentation in practical life taking complicated financial services showing difficulties the market is facing. Aa main stream is author describing czech insurance market where segmentation has held a prime place within media and insurers interest. On the other hand is also showing banking sector where easy and simple marketing segmentation has been adopted. After analyzing the real situation, author is taking best practice advise from real world and also recommendation on what to do next from theory.

My thesis deals with clothing habits of young people. The first part descibes the process of market segmentation, the second part abou the lifestyle of young people and about their clothing habits. I used a questionaire and with the help of PASW Statistics I revaled four segments.

The main goal of this diploma thesis is to perform an analysis on how dining needs of mature travellers are accomodated by chosen service providers. Based on the analysis the thesis evaluates the ability of the providers to individually tailor their services to mature guests. Subsequently, certain proposals for improvement are formulated. The analysis is performed on the four providers: an international cruise line specialised in elderly travels and three hotels situated in Prague. The thesis is composed of four parts. The first two parts serve as an introduction to the segment of mature travellers - their needs are identified and explained, also their travelling motivations are revealed. Last two parts are devoted to analysis of the services, summarization of the results and improvement proposals.

This thesis is focused on healthy lifestyle. It concentrates specifically on impact on human health and which lifestyle lives Czech population. This work summarizes the principles of helathy lifestyle and reveals lifestyles of Czech people with market segmentation and MML-TGI data in the practical part. This can help firms in targeting and addressing people within healthy lifestyle.

The master thesis is devoted to the explanation of the theory of market segmentation and then its application on the washing detergents market in the Czech Republic. The goal is to describe trends in segmentation of washing detergents and suggest possible reasons for them. Thus, the thesis is a combination of three parts -- the first depicts the theory in question, the second part captures empirical data of the washing detergents market describing the aggregate market and its individual segments in detail, and the third and final part is devoted to an attitude of customers to washing detergents in the Czech Republic.