Some price adjustments had been necessary as demand had taken off and currency fluctuations post Brexit had taken place but that was all part of doing business, according to Mr Rees. Having unveiled new depots in Central London last year and Birmingham in April of this year, DOS made further investment in its European operations […]
The Commonwealth Bank’s latest Retail Insights research suggests almost 70% of people likely to purchase from the online platform. But most retailers (78%) don’t have a strategy to combat the global retail giant. “It seems Australian shoppers are ready for Amazon but many of our retailers are still at the drawing board,” Commonwealth Bank National […]
Moreau says that one of the biggest conflicts that comes up in her work is that the older generation saves a lifetime of belongings that they assume their children will gladly inherit, only to find out that social morés have shifted, and the younger generation would prefer not to take on a houseful of heirlooms. […]
Hidden Catalyst We believe that the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company’s sustained focus on price optimization, inventory management, merchandise planning, and private label offering are the primary catalysts, facilitating in meeting customer-oriented demand as well as improving in-store shopping experience. In an attempt to increase sales, profitability and cash flows, the company has been taking […]
In the U.S., brands have found themselves front and centre in some of this year’s most significant news, and their conduct is more visible than ever. In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma last week, companies have been pledging to support the affected regions. However, other brands have come in for intense criticism as […]
Blue Yonder’s algorithm breaks down decisions to the finest grain possible, the Professor says, so that supermarkets can cut waste while also ensuring they don’t run out of stock. However, there is always a trade-off between the two and ultimately the supermarket makes the final decision. Blue Yonder can also change the prices of items […]
The only thing that makes us happier than a good beauty bargain is when said bargain comes from a high-end brand — like, say, Bobbi Brown. With us? We’ve got some news you’re going to love: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is officially launching a lower-priced range of makeup. After taking the no-makeup look to the next […]
What should electronics solutions cost me? Whether you’re an electronic OEM category manager, in manufacturing finance costing, director of new product launch or, you participate in corporate strategy decision-making evaluating electronic solutions partners, you want to know your OEM company is getting a reasonable deal when it comes to EMS pricing. You’re not alone but […]
Pricing is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business, yet most entrepreneurs give it very little thought or scrutiny. Why is this? And how can you change the way you view pricing in your own business? The Problematic Pricing Plague If you think about it, the price of the products and […]
Cherian Thomas could notice a trend on the horizon: dynamic pricing was helping some of the internet age’s biggest companies swallow up market share. But he was troubled when some of those best practices weren’t being applied to one of the most common choices that customers make: where to eat. “When you look at Priceline, […]
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This Week in Pricing > 9/23/17
This Week in Pricing is a recap of the week’s best pricing focused news, strategy expert and technology leader’s thought leadership, industry news and events, and resources for pricing professionals. This Edition is brought to you by: Professional Pricing Society Currently, PPS produces three major annual pricing conferences in Europe and North America. Each […]
The Psychology Behind the New iPhone’s Four-Digit Price | Harvard Business Review
Apple made headlines by announcing that the price for its new iPhone X (a fancy term for 10) will range from $999 to $1,149. These prices are commanding attention because they are significantly higher than the base prices of the two other iPhone models that were also announced, the 8 ($699) and the 8 Plus ($799). […]
Rising tuition fees could price out college students | tes
The report points out that delivery costs for HE in FE are often less than in university settings. But colleges which took part in the inquiry said they were looking at increasing their tuition fees. Truro and Penwith College told the commission it was “moving to a full fee rate from 2017-18”, while NCG – the […]
Irma price gouging highlights sad truth: Consumer fleecing is the new normal | WTOP
(THE CONVERSATION) Since Hurricane Irma put Florida in its sights, there have been thousands of reports of price gouging on everything from water to gasoline. The most notable complaint was not, however, the one alleging a US$72 charge for a six-pack of water. Rather, it was the $3,200 reportedly asked by Delta for a ticket […]
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