Abstract:
The objectives of this research were to study relationships between demographics of Grocery store consumers, market competition environment on marketing strategies of Grocery store, to explore market competition environment affecting prediction on marketing strategies of Grocery store and to recommend Grocery store owners about business adjustment and effective and appropriate marketing strategies. Samples in this research were 400 people and 10 Grocery store owners residing in Bangkok.
The results revealed that the majority of respondents were female, 40 - 49 years old, salary was between 10,001 - 15,000 baht per month, status was in marriage, there were 3 - 4 people in family. Averagely Purchasing from grocery store was about 3-4 times per week. Spending at grocery store was approximately 201 - 300 baht per visit. In relations to opinions toward market competition environment and marketing adjustment strategies of Grocery store, the score was rated at the high level. Result from interviewing grocery owners revealed that the grocery opened more than 20 years and the revenue gained approximately 6,000-10,000 baht per month. Furthermore, analysis of Grocery Convenient store comparison revealed strength and weakness
Hypothesis testing indicated that socioeconomic status of Grocery store consumers, market competition environment had relationship on marketing strategies of Grocery store significantly and market competition environment had effect on marketing strategies prediction of Grocery store significantly. In addition, result from interviewing grocery owners revealed that the approach for Grocery owners was to reduce weakness, increase strength, and update related business information to understand consumer behavior change.