Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

What’s Ahead for Mobile Coupons?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by bermanevansretail

In today’s marketplace, mobile coupons are taking on an even greater role — across numerous product categories. And smartphone shoppers really like their E-coupons. Check out this infographic for some interesting data.  Explore more infographics like this one on the … Continue reading →

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How Small Retailers Can Think Big

Posted on August 4, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Third-party channel partners can enable local retailers to think bigger — and dramatically increase their geographic coverage. Consider the case of Sandy Poehnelt, owner of The Right Slice in Kauai, Hawaii — as reported by Inc.: “When customers began asking Sandy if … Continue reading →

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Uh, Oh: NRF Predicts Slower Back-to-School Revenues This Year

Posted on August 1, 2013 by bermanevansretail

For many retailers, back-to-school revenues comprise a large part of their annual sales. Thus, an uptick or down-tick for this season can have a big impact on the bottom line. This is the National Retail Federation’s take on back-to-school 2013: … Continue reading →

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