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Toto: A Game Of Thrones In The U.S. -- An International Marketing Case Study, Rachael Amatriain, Mona Sinha
Toto: A Game Of Thrones In The U.S. -- An International Marketing Case Study, Rachael Amatriain, Mona Sinha
The Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research
Toto is a 101-year-old, world-renowned Japanese manufacturer of high quality, innovative, state-of-the-art, and luxurious bathroom equipment such as, toilets, bidets, washlets, and ultraviolet sanitation equipment (“Our Founding Spirit,” n.d.). However, Toto has been unable to replicate its global success in the United States (U.S.) for several possible reasons (Roberts, 2017). First, by positioning its brand as an exclusive and luxurious manufacturer of high-end technology at a high price point, Toto only appeals to a limited, top-end, niche market, limiting its widespread adoption (Roberts, 2017). Second, Toto believes in environmental stewardship and makes sustainable products with a green supply chain (“Toto …