Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

Subway Going Downhill

Posted on June 20, 2018 by bermanevansretail

Just a few years ago, the Subway chain was a fast-food dynamo. For example, see Eat Fresh at Subway and Fastest-Growing U.S. Franchisors. Even today, there are nearly 44,000 franchised outlets around the world, with 25,000 stores in the United States. But Subway is … Continue reading →

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Do Shoppers Like Dynamic Pricing?

Posted on June 19, 2018 by bermanevansretail

We all like to feel that we get bargains when shopping. But that’s not always the case. See More Gamesmanship on Retail Prices — Even Online. And When Is a “Sale” a Sale? Today, we look at do shoppers like … Continue reading →

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IHOP Becoming IHOb

Posted on June 13, 2018 by bermanevansretail

Last week, IHOP announced on Twitter that it would be changing its name to IHOb, with an announcement on Monday June 11, 2018 as to what the “b” stood for. It encouraged the media and customers to guess what the … Continue reading →

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