Hy-vee’s direct competitor's are
Wal-Mart
Dillon’s
Target Marketing-Hy-Vee wants everyone to
come shop with them. They do not target any
one group.
Positioning-Hy-Vee has a uniform shirt
everyone is required to wear with dress pants.
They are always friendly and willing to help
while keeping the store neat and stocked for
the customers.
Strategy-Hy-Vee’s strategy is to have the best
service in town, have the friendliest
atmosphere, and competitive prices.
Competitive Advantage
Customer Loyalty
Convenient Location
Multi-Channel Retailing-Groceries can be ordered
online and either picked up at the store or delivered
to your home.
Merchandise Variety-Hy-Vee offers a wide variety
of merchandise for your every need.
Merchandise Assortment-Hy-Vee carries a wide
variety of merchandise including baby products
and Health Market (gluten free, non-dairy, ect.)
Pricing-Hy-Vee offers competitive pricing for this
area.
Location-There is only one Hy-Vee located in this
area which is conveniently located by the mall but
there are more if you go to Topeka and the Kansas
City area.
Strengths
Online shopping
Competitive Pricing
Open 24/7 including holidays
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Higher prices on name brand items
Hy-Vee has the opportunity to open a gas station and/or
wine and spirit as other Hy-Vee’s have done.
Threats
Wal-Mart is their biggest threat because of their low
prices.