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Trade Promotion vs Consumer Promotion: A Comparative Analysis

Wiser

Trade spend is employed in trade promotion in several ways: Discounts and Special Offers: Brands often provide markdowns on their products to retailers. These initiatives aim to capture customers’ attention, increase product visibility, and encourage impulse purchases.

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12 Critical Retail Industry Performance Metrics (2020)

Retalon

Retailers must maintain a healthy In-Stock Percentage for every product at every store, in order to avoid out-of-stocks, lost sales, failed promotions, and costly markdowns. This avoids markdowns that cut into profit margins. Foot Traffic is a function of customer awareness and a retailer’s merchandising strategy.