Ms-Tique Corporation must introduce aerosol packaging because it has
distinct advantages when compared with tube packaging. For one it has
already entered the market which means competitors have taken a step into
this direction and Ms-Tique might be felt behind if it fails to capture
this market. Secondly, it has also been noticed that aerosol cans are more
convenient and since demand for this brand is high, the company need not
worry about the impact of new packaging on sales. A popular British
magazine Soap Perfumery & Cosmetics (1996) shows that aerosol cans are
"The aerosol remains a firm favorite with consumers and is often a vehicle
for sophisticated design. For manufacturers it is a cost-competitive
product, standardized on a limited range of heights and diameters. Public
relations manager at the British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA),
Sarah Ross says: "People are buying more and more. Aerosols are convenient,
effective and offer consistent performance.""
Sales will only increase and if not, they would remain the same and
certainly not decrease. Customers would appreciate a step into the
direction of modernization and consumer convenience. Shaving creams users
have enthusiastically embraced aerosol cans introduced by other firms and
Ms-Tique is likely capture an even bigger market share once it enters the
aerosol can section provided it keeps its manufacturing costs down. Aerosol
cans will also help Ms-Tique meet additional demand and may also eliminate
the need for tube gels once the aerosol can sale gains momentum.
We must remember that packaging plays an important role and it has two
distinct functions to perform: After all, packaging, says Davis, has to
perform a dual role: "It has to be attractive to the consumer and
communicate the right brand messages, but at the same time it has to be
functional. It must carry and protect the product and be easy to fill ...