MUJI VS IKEA’s positioning : An analysis of the brand’s identity

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Figure 1: Positioning of furniture retailers on the market

Noémie Julienne (2014)

The Anatomy of Brand Positioning (Jobbe)

Jobbe Brand Positioning

Now we have two commercials from both brands that perfectly illustrate their differentiation.

TV Advert

MUJI focuses on one product depicting minimalism, nature and zen.

TV Advert

IKEA depicts a large range of products focusing on their day to day utility for the family.

HU KuanJu & Noémie JULIENNE (2014)

Sources:

  1. http://inter.ikea.com/en/about-us/business-in-brief/
  2. http://www.ikea.com/ms/fr_FR/this-is-ikea/democratic-design/index.html
  3. http://www.metronieuws.nl/world/metro-talks-to-ikea-ceo-mikael-ohlsson-values-matter/SrZlbw!DxV0vJfR0RIIs/
  4. http://www.muji.com
  5. http://ryohin-keikaku.jp/eng/
  6. http://www.forbes.com/sites/berlinschoolofcreativeleadership/2014/08/05/interview-muji-executive-kei-suzuki-on-future-growth-of-japans-no-brand-retailer/

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