Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Chemist Warehouse has been accused of inflating product prices across the Black Friday weekend, signalling ‘savings’ which were actually higher than the standard prices advertised before and after the shopping event. off of recommended retail price), respectively.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Former New Look boss Nigel Oddy, now CEO of American Golf, welcomed the extension: “This is a win-win for consumers, retailers, and the economy. The National Living Wage is set to increase from £10.42

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Online retailers are using AI to create intent-based promotions. Computer vision can track products that consumers remove from the shelves and place in their cart. Price Optimization is for all Retailers. Pricing optimization is a misunderstood AI technology, as it is often confused with dynamic pricing.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this kind of shopping environment, how should retailers align their promotions and markdowns for the greatest impact? Keeping in mind as well the need to optimize their supply chain fulfillment to meet consumer delivery expectations while managing parcel carrier costs?

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

One crucial theme addressed during a recent Customer Panel hosted by Wiser Solutions concerned the deficit of labor resources within the retail sector. Panelists highlighted the frustration with labor scarcity in an environment where consumer demands and expectations are constantly evolving.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

But there are rules and there are specific ways to get products seen by consumers. For many retailers, success selling on Amazon simply lies in following a set of best practices. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) and Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) aren’t enforced by Amazon. Here’s what’s happening.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As consumers constantly chase ‘the next best thing’ brands and retailers are realising more than ever the importance of accurately predicting demand and getting new products to market in as short a time as possible. That communications team now has direct access to the data associated with the products to craft their messages.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If you work in the retail industry, you’ve likely heard of or encountered a MAP policy. Online shopping has exponentially increased the ease with which consumers can find products and compare prices between different retailers, so MAP has become a crucial aspect of product selling for many manufacturers.

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Wiser

MARCH 17, 2020

The one we’re focusing on here is charm pricing. Charm pricing is a common strategy to get consumers to buy a product—or multiple products—with certain prices. Charm Pricing Definition. So then, what is charm pricing? They might also believe the specific price demonstrates greater value or a markdown.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2022

Consumers are not being served well by the New Zealand grocery duopoly, according to the Commerce Commission – but it stopped short of any major recommendations in the final report into the grocery market tabled this week. . Requiring grocery retailers to display unit pricing in a consistent format. Suite of recommendations.

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Wiser

AUGUST 17, 2018

BOGO is a great discount technique to use to appeal to consumers. Big companies such as TOMS and Chipotle have seen a lot of success with BOGO promotions. In a report from AMG , 66 percent of shoppers say that they like BOGO the most out of all discount promotions. Get on shoppers’ good sides with a Buy One, Get One promotion.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2021

Cosmetics brand Perfect Diary kicked off this trend by launching its virtual persona Xiao Wanzi on WeChat and engaging customers through private and group chats – a beauty advisor, friend, promotional information supplier, and customer service assistant – all in real time. The ‘C’ in CRM is for ‘community’, not ‘customer’.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

More retailers have since jumped on the bandwagon, with some entrants like Boots’ No7 advent building a waiting list of up to 226,000 people back in 2019. Stylus head of beauty Lisa Payne explains that the exclusivity of bagging an advent from one of the top luxury retailers helped to drive the craze at the beginning.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Reorganisation of workforces including adapting shift patterns, introducing training plans to promote upskilling, and recruiting ahead of demand curves can all create opportunity to quickly address labour shortages. Retailers should interrogate the accuracy of stock inventory management and review levels of errors.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 3, 2019

List price is also known as Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, or MSRP. A list price should cover all costs of product development and operations, and it must also generate a desirable profit for the company. What is Net Price? In most cases, few products will sell for the list price.

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A1 Retail

JULY 25, 2023

Total Till growth slowed in July following the unusually high growths in June, brought on by the heatwaves and peak inflation Discounts and promotions account for 22.5 percent of retail sales, highest in the last 12 months except during Christmas and Easter In-store sales (+9.4 percent) grow ahead of online (+4.3

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Wiser

JULY 14, 2020

We tend to think of pricing as its own distinct practice. You develop a product, produce it, promote it, and sell it. In reality, a pricing strategy needs to be baked into the entire process. If that’s the case, does the pricing reflect the value? What is a Pricing Strategy? Competitor pricing.

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Shopper Intelligence

APRIL 30, 2021

Category” is one of those few parts of consumer goods life where it’s our job to bridge the divides, bring people together and align different objectives. Retailer vs Supplier. First, I could be talking here about where the world of the retailer and the supplier collide. Not the least of which is promotions.

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 17, 2022

As the industry continues its recovery, it is clear that the OFFPRICE Show continues to evolve and revolutionize the retail business,” Tricia Barglof, Executive Director of the OFFPRICE Show, said. “I The show is experiencing a huge growth in their online presence, with a lot of promotion and marketing going on.

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Retail Bound

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One crucial aspect that can make or break your product launch is pricing. Setting the right price for your product is essential because it not only affects your sales and revenue, but it also sends a message to consumers about the value and quality of your offering. Happy selling!

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

While the real winners on Valentine’s Day are the recipients of all the flowers, candy, and cards that are gifted on February 14 th , brands and retailers don’t do too poorly either. At Wiser, we were wondering what went through consumers’ heads around this holiday, so we polled more than 2,700 mystery shoppers from across the U.S.

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Wiser

JULY 23, 2019

Price intelligence can highlight a price change from your top competitor or pinpoint a promotion they recently ran. They could then beat you on price, and that’s why shoppers have shifted to them over you. . “If Did they run price promotions? Measure Price Elasticity. Did they run a media campaign?

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Wiser

OCTOBER 30, 2018

centric pricing strategy. MAP isn’t used in Europe, for example, and there are plenty of other strategies popular in retail. There is MSRP, recommended retail price (RRP), maximum retail price (MRP), and many more. . Price Isn’t the Only Factor . Business and Consumers Win with MAP .

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Retalon

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

So, what exactly is price optimization and why is it so impactful to retailers? This article will give you a distinct understanding of pricing optimization, the challenges and constraints involved in optimizing retail prices, and the price optimization strategies that leading retailers are employing today to stay ahead.

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Retalon

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today’s omnichannel retail world, traditional pricing methods are struggling to keep up. Retail pricing intelligence gives retailers a strategic edge with data-driven pricing decisions. What is Retail Pricing Intelligence and Why Does it Matter? There are treasures to be uncovered.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

As the holiday shopping season fast approaches, the uptick in excited consumers ready to spend will create plenty of opportunities for emerging brands. . Emerging brands often have a trickier time of gaining consumer loyalty than established brands. Tracking your competitors’ prices can help with that. .

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Inside Retail

JULY 29, 2021

New Zealand has an effective grocery retailing duopoly that is not serving consumers well, according to a preliminary report from competition regulator the Commerce Commission. Consumer NZ welcomed the preliminary findings and called for legislation to curb the chains’ dominance.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2021

As the quality of living and workers’ wages reached new heights, Western brands spotted a golden opportunity and raced to set up shop in the East to reach China’s 1 billion consumers (and counting). Still, many Chinese citizens were unable to afford – or unwilling to pay full retail prices – for foreign-branded items.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2023

The major electronics retailers, like JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, and Harvey Norman, sell mass-market products. They have a more limited range and they go after high-volume sales and a more general consumer. So it’s a very price competitive margin squeeze at the moment. But there are two dynamics going on at the same time.

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Retalon

JANUARY 17, 2022

A good retail pricing strategy is integral – but is it enough? Setting an optimal product price can be a challenging task in today’s dynamic and data-driven retail environment. Missing the mark when setting prices can have a drastic effect on sales and the overall profitability of a retail business.

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Retalon

MARCH 9, 2021

These ten leading pricing strategies for new products can get you started. And with the help of retail pricing software , you can find the optimal strategy for your business.). Why is new product pricing so challenging? The pricing strategy you choose for a new product has enduring ramifications. Bundle pricing.

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Wiser

AUGUST 20, 2019

How will your chosen price affect sales and consumer sentiment? These questions can be answered by pricing professionals. “At the inception, the pricing team would say ‘we need it to be this retail price and we need to make this margin on it.’ Promotional data. Consumer insights.

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Retalon

AUGUST 20, 2019

The internet has indisputably created new opportunities for retailers to reach consumers. This has spurred a lasting debate about whether or not brick-and-mortar stores will remain relevant as more and more consumers subscribe to the convenience of shopping online. Still, real-world retail operations persist.

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Retalon

AUGUST 20, 2019

The internet has indisputably created new opportunities for retailers to reach consumers. This has spurred a lasting debate about whether or not brick-and-mortar stores will remain relevant as more and more consumers subscribe to the convenience of shopping online. Still, real-world retail operations persist.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Reorganisation of workforces including adapting shift patterns, introducing training plans to promote upskilling, and recruiting ahead of demand curves can all create opportunity to quickly address labour shortages. Retailers should interrogate the accuracy of stock inventory management and review levels of errors.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The evolution of pop-up stores took another significant turn in 2009 when the concept expanded beyond retail to encompass industries such as food and beverage, capitalising on the principles of ephemerality and exclusivity. The inherent buzz and anticipation surrounding pop-up stores further contribute to their appeal for luxury brands.

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Retalon

AUGUST 22, 2023

Ready to master the art and science of profitable online retail pricing? Understanding the Basics of Ecommerce Pricing Strategies Before looking at specific tactics and tools, we need to cover some ecommerce pricing fundamentals. You gain an evidence-based understanding of your optimal price range.

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