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Can You Price Below MAP Prices?

Wiser

For example, if a TV manufacturer sets the minimum price of their product at $450, then the retailer cannot advertise that product for any amount less than $450 without receiving a penalty from the manufacturer. To lower the price, a reseller might offer coupons or discounted rates internally, among other options.

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Category Managers. The kind of people the world needs more of.

Shopper Intelligence

Buyer vs National Account Manager. The Buyer deeply involved in the minutiae of operating a category for a retailer: pricing, stock, availability, promotions (see how we track these metrics ), a million daily hassles plus the pressure of hitting profit targets, and performance reviewed by the week, day or even hour.