Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Here Comes the $199 Kindle Fire

Posted on May 21, 2012 by bermanevansretail

See CNN Money’s video clip that analyzes of the costs of the initial Kindle Fire — and Amazon’s pricing strategy for it. There are a lot of trade-offs versus the iPad. Click on the photo to access the video.  

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Mobile Wallets Have Uphill Climb to Consumer Acceptance

Posted on May 16, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Why aren’t more consumers embracing mobile wallets when shopping? Click the chart to find out. 

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Target, Unhappy With Being an Amazon Showroom, Will Stop Selling Kindles

Posted on May 3, 2012 by bermanevansretail

The bricks-and-clicks versus clicks-only retail battle is ramping up! It is often reported that Google is scary as a competitor; but now, more firms are worrying about the challenge from Amazon.com. Click the image for the full story. Photo by … Continue reading →

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