Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Walgreens Powers Multi-Touch Strategy

Posted on July 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Walgreens is slowing down its new-store opening plans and placing more emphasis on technology and social media. As reported by Brian Quinton for Chief Marketer: “If you’re Deerfield, IL-based Walgreens, you transform yourself both in the real world and, perhaps more … Continue reading →

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The Annual Retail Theft Survey

Posted on July 21, 2012 by bermanevansretail

In its 2012 annual survey of retail theft, Hayes International found that: “Shoplifters and dishonest employees stole over $6.0 billion in 2011 from just 24 major retailers, according to the 24th Annual Retail Theft Survey conducted by Jack L. Hayes International, … Continue reading →

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Should Internet Retailers Discriminate Between Customers?

Posted on July 21, 2012 by bermanevansretail

That’s an interesting question raised by Rafi Mohammed, writing for the Harvard Business Review (HBR) blog. To begin his post, Mohammed writes: “Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported a bit of pricing news that seemed downright shocking: After the … Continue reading →

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