Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Zara: On the Fast Fashion Track

As we’ve blogged previously, Zara, the Spain-based global apparel retailer that is part of Inditex, is on quite a roll. It is now the largest fashion retail chain in the world. Suzy Hansen, reporting for the New York Times, notes … Continue reading →

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Cross-Channel Shopping and the Holiday Season

Cross-channel shopping is booming. And retailers must act accordingly during the holidays. As Jay Henderson reports for Multichannel Merchant: Although “retailers have witnessed tremendous progress when it comes to mobile marketing and adoption, there are still two main challenges to overcome: Keeping … Continue reading →

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Retailers Moving Up the Holiday Shopping Season

After dominating the Christmas holiday season for years, Black Friday is now facing increased competition from Thanksgiving store openings and Cyber Monday. According to eMarketer: “Retailers are shifting their holiday promotions up earlier each year, and the buzz has moved … Continue reading →

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