International Journal of Social Science
Vol. 1 No. 6: April 2022

Co-Branding and Brand Repositioning Ramayana Sabar Subur: Consequences of Retail Acquisition in the Midst of a Pandemic

Muhamad Husni Mubarok (Universitas Bhayangkara jakarta Raya)
saful mujab (University of Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Apr 2022

Abstract

Amid the fluctuating Covid-19 pandemic, PT. Ramayana Lestari Sentosa (RALS) took over the Toserba Sabar Subur from PT. Subur Makmur Sentosa. Previously, experts never predicted that the acquisitions would occur in retail because people's purchasing power was so weak during a pandemic. However, a bold step was taken by RALS which opened several outlets of Ramayana Sabar Subur in Tangerang. This research was conducted to explore the managerial’s point of view in calculating the benefits of the local brand of Sabar Subur and to explore the management strategy of RALS in creating a fresher image of Toserba Sabar Subur without causing ambiguity between Sabar Subur and Ramayana. This research was descriptive with a qualitative approach using a case study method. The researcher used in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and literature in collecting the data. The results show that Co-Branding and Brand Repositioning have been implemented by the management of Ramayana Sabar Subur through four stages: fact finding, planning decisions, communication-action, and evaluation, have a positive impact on the image of the new Sabar Subur. However, the sales profit was not as good as the company's image. This is due to two things: (1) Ramayana Sabar Subur's market share tends to be the lower middle class who are vulnerable during a pandemic; (2) a marketing strategy that is still conventional and does not yet have a qualified digital team.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJSS

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Environmental Science Health Professions Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health Social Sciences Other

Description

"IJSS” for International Journal of Sosial Science, published by Bajang Instiute. Published in two formats, printed version of ISSN:2798-3463 and the online version of ISSN:2798-4079, both of which are published six times in one year. The scope of the journal studies broadly includes: Culture (a ...