However, the company witnessed a 1.9% dip in comparable-store sales (comps) during the quarter, following a 2.8% decline in the preceding quarter. This was the eighth consecutive quarter of comps decline. Analysts believe stiff competition, food price deflation, an aggressive promotional environment and waning store traffic are the primary headwinds plaguing the sector. Nevertheless, Whole […]
“At the end of the day, retailers need to remember that the key to capturing their share of wallet during the crucial back-to-school season is all about nailing the customer experience,” Shannon Andrick, vice president of marketing advancement for Alliance Data’s card services business, told Retail Dive in an email. “Digital-savvy consumers – college students […]
Coupled with price-cutting initiatives, Kroger’s focus on personalized pricing through e-coupons and mobile app offers — Best Customer Bonuses and Free Friday Downloads among others — helps keep it price-competitive against Walmart and a host of value retailers like dollar stores as well as Aldi and Lidl. The personalized deals also strongly resonate with shoppers […]
The price rise has resulted in New York apartments selling at an average of $2.19 million a pop while median prices also hit a new record of $1.19 million. “The expectation for the second quarter had been more modest,” said Jonathan Miller, president of Miller Samuel, told CNBC Thursday. “We did see the market cool […]
Woolworths outscored Coles on strategic and tactical thinking and cultural issues. But the most worrying scores for Scott are around Coles’ performance in its stores. Coles couldn’t beat Woolworths on nine separate metrics around in-store execution, including on-shelf availability, overall store presentation, in-store staff calibre and value for money. The biggest gap between the giants […]
As advertised, Lidl is entering the U.S. market with very low prices on an assortment of food items. This includes ten Greek yogurts for $5, olive oil for $4, and 48-ounce tubs of ice cream for $2. Customers who want to make a meal using its Italiamo line of imported sauces, pastas and cheeses can […]
Because the pricing lever is so easy to pull and generates quick results for investors, retailers are often tempted to make quick, gut decisions to generate foot traffic with low prices. But this addiction is unstainable and not an isolated incident. Major companies are buckling down for bigger investments on price in the absence of […]
As May rolled into June, Kroger’s Columbus division announced “the largest one-year price investment in the company’s history.” A multimillion dollar campaign, the initiative is “designed to provide customers with more for their grocery dollar, including savings on high-quality, affordable Kroger-brand products,” according to a company press release. The Ohio-based store offers private label products […]
June 15, 2017 2:00 PM Eastern This webinar will provide an overview of SPA’s Six Sigma Strategic Pricing Course. Six Sigma Master Blackbelt Greg Preuer, of SPA has created the first course designed to apply time tested Six Sigma methodology to pricing. Those who study with Greg will learn not only how to drive the […]
The first and most obvious reason is that investors, especially long-term buy-and-hold investors, may receive less income for holding Sainsbury’s shares. For many investors, the reason they hold shares is for gradual capital growth and a dividend that could exceed the income return they are able to achieve from a bank account. As far as […]
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This Week in Pricing > 7/22/17
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: Value Innoruption Advisors Founded by Dr. Stephan Liozu, Value Innoruption Advisors provides training and consulting resources for organizations […]
Smartphone Market Competition Will Keep iPhone 8 Prices Below $1,200 | eWeek
There’s no question that an Apple iPhone is an expensive device. The cheapest iPhone 7 will set you back $649. A fully tricked-out iPhone 7 Plus costs $969, which is really expensive for any smartphone. But if mobile market blogger’s prediction becomes reality, the iPhone 8 prices will reach a record high when it’s introduced […]
Strikes stall normal life in district | The Hindu
While the dealers would refill their stocks on Wednesday, the shortage is expected to continue for another day. According to Thiruvananthapuram District Petroleum Traders Association secretary P.K. Biju, the stir has been organised in protest against the alleged discrepancies in the dynamic pricing system of petroleum products and the alleged failure of oil marketing companies […]
Pricer’s Points: The Impact of Global Changes on Pricing | Jesper Hansson
We want to hear from you and how you see this impacting your daily activities. Dr.Stephan Liozu and Dr. Andreas Hinterhuber are conducting this short survey with PPS on the topic of global pricing. The results will be published in the Journal of Professional Pricing and the Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management. The survey […]
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