1. Outline several factors attributable to the strong brand equity of Swiss Army◦ Victorinox brand, is a high quality product that uses inox metal to manufacture the product. ◦ The special feature of Inox is that the metal does not rust, you can use it also in the sea without bring any damage. ◦ Competitors are exist but are producing low quality multi tool knife, so we can say that Victorinox has a monopoly in this sector. ◦ The most of the Victorinox consumer are hard core loyal to the company, because of the quality. ◦ The Victorinox is a brand that focus in a specific target group (extreme sports, maintain bikers etc) but by adding a USB in their product the interest spread to other sectors (office,students,etc)◦ Consumers are easily influenced by the message that if they buy this product it will give the idea they are active persons and adventurous. ◦ So the Factors are (in order)1. Bonding (Strong Positioning)2. Advantage3. Superior Performance4. Product Relevance5. Presence
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