/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-jerseyeveningpost-mna.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZFLQTM4CGZDJJCJ3R6PEFOOX44.jpg "Call for fresh debate on removing GST from food | Jersey Evening Post")
Andrew Bagot, managing director of Alliance, has called on the States to debate the removal of the five per cent tax from food to help bring costs down so that they are comparable with the UK. And, in a move he hopes will start a wider debate about food pricing in the Channel Islands, Mr […]
A brutal day on Wall Street helped boost the U.S. dollar higher as political crises rattled both Italy and Spain. Meanwhile, grain prices reacted negatively to news that the Trump administration plans to proceed with tariffs on about $50 billion of Chinese imports. Grain prices slumped in response. Markets are also looking for cooler temperatures […]
U.S. steel prices won’t stop breaking away from those in Asia and Europe, in a rally driven by confusion about what Washington’s import tariffs will look like. The rise in U.S. prices has come ahead of the June 1 deadline for many major exporting countries to negotiate deals that would at least partially exempt them […]
Customers report they would order from their favorite restaurants one extra time per month if delivery was offered, and more than 70 percent of QSR and fast-casual customers said they would choose a restaurant more often if delivery were offered. The importance of delivery doesn’t apply only to millennials. Of customers 35-44, around 78 percent […]
“We’re thrilled for Whole Foods Market to be part of the Prime experience,” Whole Foods co-founder and CEO John Mackey said in a written statement. “Launching savings for Prime members is an amazing opportunity to bring our industry-leading quality standards and delicious food to more customers at a better price.” To use the program, customers […]
Companies paid about 6% more for trucking in April than a year ago, the fastest growth in almost seven years, according to the Labor Department. Thomas Bene, chief executive of the food services company Sysco (SYY), told analysts last week that freight costs are “somewhat challenging” and “everyone is seeing that.” Tyson Foods (TSN) CEO […]
What else is McDonald’s doing? The company has also made some changes to its menu. This includes cooked-to-order Quarter Pounder hamburgers made with fresh beef. It has also revamped its menu, which CFO Kevin Ozan credited for part of the chain’s 2.9% increase in U.S. comparable-store sales in the quarter. “Sales were fueled by higher […]
The Thesis The analysts estimate only 62 percent of Whole Foods shoppers are Prime members, and CNBC reported a 75-percent overlap. As Amazon’s subscription growth begins to slow, capturing the rest of the Whole Foods crowd could prove meaningful. Incremental price cuts may ultimately make Whole Foods cheaper than traditional grocers, and considering U.S. households […]
Paul Thrupp, Cycling 2000 Not at this stage, but long-term our pricing and trading agreements with suppliers, as well as availability, may change where we source product. Richard Sault, Salt Dog Cycling As more of a bike accessories shop, not really. Looking around the trade shows and talking within the industry I think, bike-wise at […]
The peanut market has seen an uptick in pricing lately, caused by the severe drought Argentina has been experiencing, which has also had an impact on other major crops, as reported in our previous post. Prices for Argentinian peanuts delivered to Rotterdam have increased from $1.26 per kg in February to $1.49 per kg in […]
This Week in Pricing > 6/23/18
This Week in Pricing is a collection of pricing focused news, thought leadership , events, jobs and professional education resources for pricers. This Edition is brought to you by: Vistaar Vistaar is leading SaaS software provider that enables companies to optimize pricing, promotion, configuration, and rebate management. Our solutions are powered by predictive models leveraged […]
Pricing News Daily is a digest of top pricing strategy in the news, strategy expert and technology leader’s thought leadership, industry news and events, and resources for pricing professionals, business owners, creative professionals, and independent contractors. This Edition is brought to you by: Professional Pricing Society Currently, PPS produces three major annual […]
Mayor vetoes bill that sought to limit ‘surge pricing’ for ride | Hawaii News Now
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have made Honolulu the first city in the nation to cap how much private transportation companies — like Uber and Lyft — can charge during peak hours. Caldwell says the bill, which was passed the city council earlier this month, fell short […]
The Professional Pricing Society team and I are very proud to announce that we will be returning to Amsterdam for our next great event – The 14th Annual PPS European & Global Pricing Conference & Workshops held 28-30 November. Conference keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities highlight the conference day on 30 November; While 28-29 November […]
Conference: Fall Workshops & Conference | Professional Pricing Society
In the video below our President, Kevin Mitchell, gives insight on the conferences we offer. Please make plans to join us and well over 450 of your peers for the best event anywhere. We will be in Dallas, TX, October 23-26, 2018. Don’t miss out on the Early Bird Discount (When 2 people from the same firm register at […]
Corporate Pricing Manager | Atkore International
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Industry: Building Materials, Construction Employment Type: Full-time Job Functions: Management Analyst, Strategy/Planning Job description Atkore International is an industry leader in the manufacture of Electrical Raceway and Mechanical Products and Solutions, serving a wide range of construction, electrical, fire and security and mechanical applications. The Mechanical Pipe & Tube Strategic Business Unit (SBU), a […]
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Industry: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software, Telecommunications Employment Type: Full-time Job Functions: Management, Manufacturing Job Summary Enhances revenue optimization and profit maximization models for pricing and discounting. Analyzes and interprets impact of potential pricing moves on gross margin and regional, national, and channel pricing levels. Identifies and communicates trends in pricing, and […]
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