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Abstract
Julie Smith, brand manager for dog food manufacturer Pedigree, has to determine how best to jump-start growth in the slumping business. The (A) case centers on the debate over which type of strategy to pursue, brand building versus in-store activity, while the (B) case focuses on the concept of cause marketing as a growth strategy.
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Exhibit 1: Pedigree U.S. Financial Highlights
2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
Category size (millions of lbs.) | 10,008 | 10,208 | 10,413 | 10,621 |
Pedigree Share | ||||
Share | 15.1% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 14.0% |
Volume (millions of lbs.) | 1,511 | 1,480 | 1,479 | 1,487 |
Wholesale price per lb. ($) | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
Revenue ($ in millions) | 801.0 | 784.5 | 783.7 | 788.1 |
Cost of goods ($ in millions) | 528.9 | 516.6 | 516.0 | 518.9 |
Cost of goods ($ per lb.) | 0.350 | 0.349 | 0.349 | 0.349 |
Variable profit ($ in millions) | 272.0 | 267.9 | 267.6 | 269.1 |
Trade spending ($ in millions) | 81.1 | 82.1 | 81.0 | 80.5 |
Consumer promotions ($ in millions) | 39.7 | 38.9 | 39.0 | 41.0 |
Breeder sponsorships ($ in millions) | 8.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Advertising ($ in millions) | 62.0 | 57.0 | 63.0 | 65.0 |
Overhead ($ in millions) | 21.5 | 22.0 | 22.4 | 22.8 |
Operating profit ($ in millions) | 59.7 | 60.0 | 58.2 | 56.8 |
Note: The Pedigree financial information in this case was developed based on industry analysis for teaching purposes only.
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