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With so much benefit for the consumers why is there so much consumer and regulatory backlash against the new-age companies for their pricing strategies? It is to do with the lack of trust. In the process of haggling the consumers are involved in the price formation process face-to-face and settle at what both sides agree […]
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, […]
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – Richmond’s restaurants have put us on the map as one of the top places in the world to travel for food. There’s a new way for you try some of the RVA’s hottest spots without paying full price. It’s the age old question, where do you want to eat? Spotluck has […]
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 […]
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 […]
A study from Baylor University concludes the mere presence of a personalized pricing program may encourage some consumers to expect discounts all the time. The study, published in the Journal of Consumer Behavior, defined personalized pricing, or customized pricing, as “basing prices on individual consumers’ unique purchase patterns, rather than more typical bases for changing […]
According to a recent survey conducted by consulting firms Bain & Company and ROI Consultancy Services, good value and low prices are the first and third most important attributes shoppers look at when selecting a supermarket. Clearly, a lot of consumers are closely scrutinizing those price tags. And in a competitive industry that’s increasingly migrating […]
I’m not sure yet how much of the split is due to lower pricing – maybe people are buying the $39 plan because they see it as more affordable. It’s priced that way because there are less training videos for that plan, but the plan’s popularity hints that maybe I should get my butt in […]
Using median income data from the U.S. census and median home prices from Zillow, this map shows how many years of median income it costs to purchase a median house in each of these cities. Based on this calculation, Detroit is the most affordable city because the median home price is only 1.5 times the […]
You have to consider all the angles before buying a home. While owning big beautiful home might be your dream, the cost of owning one over 30 years can quickly turn it into a nightmare. It’s important not to let short-term decisions impact long-term financial goals like retiring early or saving for your child’s education. […]
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 […]
Texas AG files first 3 price gouging lawsuits | KDFW
According to a release from attorney general’s office, state law prohibits businesses from charging exorbitant amounts during a declared disaster. The Bains Brothers, who own Texaco-branded gas station in Arlington, Carrollton and Richardson, were accused of charging the higher price even while displaying signs with prices in the $3-$4 range. Additional lawsuits were filed against […]
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