Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Justice Dept. Sues Apple and Publishers Over E-Book Pricing; 3 Publishers Settle

Overpaying for E-books? Well, the U.S. Justice Department has said enough. As Julie Bosman reports in the New York Times: “The Justice Department filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple and major book publishers on Wednesday, charging that the companies … Continue reading →

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True Fit Is Online Retailers’ Latest Attempt to Help Consumers Buy Right Size; No Tape Measures

As Christina Binkley reports in the Wall Street Journal: “Online clothes shopping keeps promising more: flash sales, up-to-the-minute styles, inside peeks at the runway, and exclusive designer interviews. What every shopper wants and no one delivers, though, is the guarantee of … Continue reading →

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