5. Conclusion
For retailer, not only store brand is a brand which they sell in the store, but also store brand play
strategic role. To this end, how to develop store brand is vital.
Even through some retailers have strengthened marketing strategies in advertising, packages and so on
(Davies, 1998), and built store brand image through advertising. There is still a large gap between store
brands and manufacturing brands in production, advertising and other investment designed to develop
brand image (Richardson, 1997). In strategic level, retailers should actively strengthen store brand
perceived quality.
In terms of managerial implications, retailer can develop store brand through following strategic
moves. The first is to choose retailer name or store name as store brand name. The second is to increaseadvertising budget for store brand. The third is to improve store brand product package. And the fourth is
to develop strong relationship with store brand outsourcing manufacturers.