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Integrate Pricing, Promotions and Markdowns to Drive Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers ( 96% ) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. But at the same time merchants’ margins are being squeezed, making intelligent pricing and promotions strategies even more critical for success.

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Meta Launches Promotional Ads to Simplify Promotion Redemption for Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

Meta is testing a promotional ads capability, with the goal of making it easier for shoppers to discover, manage and apply digital promotions to their purchases as well as expanding the number of options for its lead ads product. The promotional ads test will launch for select advertisers in the U.S., UK, Canada and India.

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Personalization at Scale: How SMS Helped PERC Coffee Untangle its Marketing Campaigns

Retail TouchPoints

Yes, clustomer — the unsegmented recipients of an email marketing campaign that may or may not be relevant to them. But we often hear that the biggest pain point marketers have when it comes to email is figuring out how to reach the right people with the right message.

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With New ‘Beauty&’ Marketing Campaign, Ulta Promotes Confidence and Acceptance

Retail TouchPoints

Following on strong Q2 results, Ulta Beauty has debuted a new marketing campaign designed to “widen the lens of beauty and inspire all to reclaim beauty on their own terms.”. The podcast will be hosted by Ulta Beauty Pro Team member David Lopez.

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Trade Promotion vs Consumer Promotion: A Comparative Analysis

Wiser

Understanding the difference between trade promotion and consumer promotion is crucial for any business seeking to maximize its market impact and sales potential. These two promotional strategies, while aiming to stimulate demand and increase sales, target distinct audiences and employ different methods.

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Kirkland’s Promotes COO to CEO Post

Retail TouchPoints

has promoted Amy Sullivan to CEO, effective February 4, 2024. Home decor and furniture retailer Kirkland’s, Inc. , She has been with the company for more than a decade, most recently acting as President and COO. “We have a fantastic team in place and great momentum coming off the 2023 holiday season. .”

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Supply Chain and Inflation Headlines Won’t Make Promotions Disappear

Retail TouchPoints

The best way to demonstrate that performance edge for CPG brands is with a successful strategic approach to promotions. Worldwide supply chain disruptions, rising production costs and labor struggles have all made pricing and promotions decisions more complicated. Promotions Align with Changing Shopping Habits.