Flik Flak

Flik Flak

Client profile

Flik Flak is a Swiss children’s watch brand under the Swatch Group, founded in 1987 and operating in 100+ countries. Seeking to strengthen its foothold in the Chinese market, Flik Flak reached out to Daxue Consulting to identify growth opportunities in the children’s watch category.

Objective

Daxue Consulting developed a market-informed go-to-market strategy for Flik Flak in China’s watch market category.

Research process & methodology

Daxue Consulting leveraged a mixed-methods approach to understand the macro environment (e.g., regulations, competitive landscape), as well as consumer attitudes and behavior.

 

We mainly leveraged the following methodologies:

We conducted industry report synthesis and store checks to understand the macro environment and competitive landscape of the children’s watch market in China.

We interviewed ~15 market insights to understand the industry trends and market potential.

We conducted ~15 shop-alongs to understand their natural shopping journey, complemented by focus groups that revealed consumer attitudes and preferences.

Outcome

Daxue Consulting provided Flik Flak with a comprehensive go-to-market strategy, including:

  • Brand positioning tailored to Chinese consumers
  • Optimal channel mix for reaching parents and children
  • Suitable storytelling approach for both parents and children
  • Gifting occasion analysis and seasonal opportunities
  • Refined sales pitches to optimize market penetration