Att skapa en image genom butikens miljö

Sammanfattning: Increasing competition in the market place has made business ever tougher for the multibrand store. In order to create new customers as well as keeping existing customers loyal, companies must create and maintain a strong brand identity and project a strong brand image within their chosen segment. By successfully working with the image companies can create brand recognition and confidence in the brand among customers. By actively aligning the communication of the brand and its image to the image and desires of its customers a company can create a greater brand recognition and loyalty among the customers. But how does a successful communication of the brand image and identity work? Our thesis is based on a case study of a multibrand store focusing on how identity can be communicated through a unique and well put together store environment. We have looked at how they project and communicate their brand image and identity through their shops and how that communication is perceived by their customers.The main purpose is to find out if the corporate image is congruent with the identity of the company. The study is based on interviews with the area manager of the stores in the Gothenburg area and interviews with eight of the stores customers. The questions are focusing towards the identity of the company, communication, image and trust based on the company and the T w ’ importance. The company in focus in this study has achieved a strong level of loyalty for its customers through managing the store design, assortment and service. The result shows that an inspiring store is strong enough for establishing a corporate identity.Keywords: