Scroll down to read about how New World lowered marketing costs by six digits through a circular optimisation.
Scroll down to read about how New World lowered marketing costs by six digits through a circular optimisation.
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THE CHALLENGE
New World wanted to improve its advertising effectiveness by reducing the number of circulars distributed – without impacting store revenues. The objective of the project was to answer the following questions:
THE SOLUTION
Transactional and Census data was extracted to calculate the profitability of each geographical meshblock. Unprofitable meshblocks were identified by comparing the profit from the sales in the meshblock to the cost to distribute circulars.
The impact on New World was assessed by the use of control groups and testing the approach in similar catchment areas. Profitable meshblocks were then converted into distribution walks.
THE RESULT
Following the results of the analysis, New World decided to stop delivering circulars to unprofitable meshblocks in order to focus on valuable areas.
Distribution at the time was systematically reduced, with six digit cost savings in the first year and no adverse effects on chain revenue.