Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Retail Rents on the Rise Again: The Example of Hong Kong

We know that the cost to rent retail space can be high; and rent varies widely based on the desirability of the location. For instance, the annual rent for a 20,000-foot U.S. retail location in a less desirable area may … Continue reading →

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Global Retail: The Future of Digital

The digital era is booming globally for retailers and their customers. Retail Touchpoints reports that: “As many as 90% of consumers say they trust online recommendations for products; and up to 25% of social media shoppers say they use social … Continue reading →

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Technology Trends and Retailing

According to a report by consulting firm KPMG:  “Know thy customer. Know thyself. Surely seems simple enough. Yet, as our 2013 Retail Industry Outlook survey confirms, in today’s ever-evolving and dynamically changing retail industry, traditional business models and customer segments … Continue reading →

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