Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

This sub-category encompasses developing and implementing merchandise plans, financial merchandise management, and pricing in retailing.

Fast Food with “Integrity”: A Slideshow

Posted on July 29, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As McDonald’s and other traditional fast-food chains have seen slowing growth in sales, a new generation of fast-food restaurants is gaining popularity. Consider these observations from Julia Moskin, writing for the New York Times: “The numbers were startling: Shares of … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

“Retail Therapy” Myths

Posted on July 22, 2014 by bermanevansretail

“Retail therapy” is the notion that some people shop as a stress reducer and/or as a way to avoid life’s tough issues. As Amanda Page, the Editor at HealthCentral says: “We all do it: indulge in ‘comfort’ purchases to remedy a bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Rocky Seas for Wal-Mart

Posted on July 15, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Although Wal-Mart is still by far the world’s largest retailer, it has faced some stormy seas in recent years. U.S. store sales are stagnant. Earnings have been tight. Competition from dollar stores and from online retailers has taken its toll. … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments