Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Retailers’ Urban Idea: Think Smaller

Posted on July 30, 2012 by bermanevansretail

When many big-box retailers — and even chains with medium-sized stores — move into urban locations, they need to think differently. The smaller space has to be used creatively. According to Stephanie Clifford: “As young Americans move to cities, retailers that grew up … Continue reading →

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What Is Sweethearting — And Why Is It Bad for Retailers?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Retailers already have enough to worry about in trying to improve their bottom lines. Now, a new term is entering the vernicular: sweethearting. According to Andrew Wren of Wren Solutions, in an article for Chain Store Age: “It’s no secret in … Continue reading →

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Is the Retailer Agreement with Mastercard and Visa About to Unravel?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by bermanevansretail

On July 14, we blogged about the pending changes in credit card transactions due to a multi-billion dollar agreement between retailers and Mastercard and Visa over the latters’ tactics. Now, there is a chance that this agreement may unravel. As … Continue reading →

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