The Wheel of Retailing
? Gain entry with low prices
? Gain trust and loyalty
? Add offerings and raise prices
? Differentiate from new no-frills entrants
Incumbent Response to Entry
Keep cannibals in family?
vs.
Don’t cannibalize yourself
Is the entrant creating value for all segments?
or
Is it a bundling/unbundling play
? Gain entry with low prices
? Gain trust and loyalty
? Add offerings and raise prices
? Differentiate from new no-frills entrants
Incumbent Response to Entry
Keep cannibals in family?
vs.
Don’t cannibalize yourself
Is the entrant creating value for all segments?
or
Is it a bundling/unbundling play