Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Conflict Minerals: Legal Vs. Ethical Retailing

According to Wikipedia, conflict minerals are “mined in conditions of armed conflict and human rights abuses, notably in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by the Congolese National Army, and various armed rebel groups, including the … Continue reading →

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Globally, How Important Is Price in Grocery Purchases?

Nielsen recently conducted a major study of consumer grocery shopping behavior and attitudes in 56 countries around the world. The Nielsen online survey provides “insights into how 16 various factors have impacted grocery purchases in the last year. Manufacturers and … Continue reading →

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The World’s Booming Dynamo of Online Shopping: Asia-Pacific

Even with a population representing only 5 percent of the people worldwide, North American consumers have always led the way with the highest regional market share of global online shopping. However, as eMarketer reports, in 2013, Asia-Pacific consumers will begin … Continue reading →

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