This study explores the impact of cultural factors, such as beauty standards and societal norms, on consumer preferences and the potential success of market entry strategies for cosmetics brands in the Arabian Gulf. Utilizing a cross-sectional mixed-methods approach, the research gathered data through a structured questionnaire (300 respondents) and in-depth interviews (10 respondents). The quantitative analysis included descriptive statistics, frequency tables, graphs, and inferential tests (one-sample t-tests), while the qualitative analysis involved thematic analysis of interview responses. The findings revealed that local beauty standards, societal expectations, and the desire for luxury significantly influence purchasing decisions. Market entry strategies, such as joint ventures, local franchising, and direct export, show varying degrees of potential success depending on their alignment with consumer preferences shaped by cultural values. The study’s limitations include a relatively small interview sample and reliance on self-reported data. The results provide valuable insights for cosmetics brands aiming to enter or expand in the Arabian Gulf, emphasizing the importance of cultural adaptation, luxury positioning, and social influence.
Questo studio esplora l'impatto di fattori culturali, come standard di bellezza e norme sociali, sulle preferenze dei consumatori e sul potenziale successo delle strategie di ingresso nel mercato per i marchi di cosmetici nel Golfo Persico. Utilizzando un sistema trasversale a metodi misti, la ricerca ha raccolto dati tramite un questionario strutturato (300 intervistati) e interviste approfondite (10 intervistati). L'analisi quantitativa ha incluso statistiche descrittive, tabelle di frequenza, grafici e test inferenziali (test t a campione singolo), mentre l'analisi qualitativa ha incluso l'analisi tematica delle riposte alle interviste. I risultati evidenziano che gli standard di bellezza locali, le aspettative sociali e il desiderio di lusso influenzano significativamente le decisioni di acquisto. Le strategie di ingresso nel mercato, come joint venture, franchising locale ed esportazione diretta, mostrano differenti gradi di potenziale successo a seconda del loro allineamento con le preferenze dei consumatori determinate dai valori culturali. I limiti dello studio dipendono da un campione di interviste relativamente piccolo ed il ricorso a dati autodichiarati. I risultati forniscono spunti preziosi per i marchi di cosmetici che intendono entrare o espandersi nel Golfo Persico, sottolineando l'importanza dell'adeguamento culturale, del posizionamento nel segmento luxury e dell'influenza sociale.
Exploring the Impact of Cultural Factors and Consumer Preferences on Market Entry Strategies for the Cosmetics Industry in the Arabian Gulf
ARAB, MARIAM
2023/2024
Abstract
This study explores the impact of cultural factors, such as beauty standards and societal norms, on consumer preferences and the potential success of market entry strategies for cosmetics brands in the Arabian Gulf. Utilizing a cross-sectional mixed-methods approach, the research gathered data through a structured questionnaire (300 respondents) and in-depth interviews (10 respondents). The quantitative analysis included descriptive statistics, frequency tables, graphs, and inferential tests (one-sample t-tests), while the qualitative analysis involved thematic analysis of interview responses. The findings revealed that local beauty standards, societal expectations, and the desire for luxury significantly influence purchasing decisions. Market entry strategies, such as joint ventures, local franchising, and direct export, show varying degrees of potential success depending on their alignment with consumer preferences shaped by cultural values. The study’s limitations include a relatively small interview sample and reliance on self-reported data. The results provide valuable insights for cosmetics brands aiming to enter or expand in the Arabian Gulf, emphasizing the importance of cultural adaptation, luxury positioning, and social influence.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12075/18606