van de Byl Smuts, MichaelVenter, J2021-02-122024-05-032021-02-122024-05-031982https://hdl.handle.net/10566/12478Doctor EducationisIndependent Radio and Appliance retailers face very strong competition from chain groups, discounters and hypermarkets. These organisations rely on bulk-buying and negotiated deals to elicit favourable terms from suppl iers. Due to the volume of their turnover they can afford to work on lower profi t margins than the independent operator. Large marketing organisations also benefit from economi es of seal e in adverti si ng and promoti ons. In short the 1arge groups have a di fferenti al advantage over the small er i ndependents i n that thei r cost of sales and overhead structure is generally lower. The purpose of this study is to develop a marketing strategy for independent radio and appliance retailers which will enable them to survive, grow and trade profitably under current highly competitive conditions.enPricing policiesMarketing strengthsTarget marketMarketingEconomyUniversity of the Western Cape