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 Now Selling Fun Socks, Not Just Boring Ones

Posted on April 18, 2016 by bermanevansretail

With the advent of the popular Happy Socks in 2008, the sock industry has changed dramatically. Here’s the story of Happy Socks by Happy Socks: “Happy Socks started in the spring of 2008. Two friends had a vision: to spread … Continue reading →

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Online Shopping: Retailers Can Still Do Better

Posted on April 14, 2016 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported many times before (see, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), online retailing is a complex and growing form of business. Yet, even though many online retailers are doing a very effective job, there are still … Continue reading →

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Shoes of Prey: Buying Customized Shoes Online

Posted on April 11, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Shoes of Prey, an Australia-based company, is an interesting name for an interesting retailer. In the U.S., Shoes of Prey is located in several Nordstrom stores. Here’s how the firm defines itself at its Web site: “Shoes of Prey is … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Retailing, Online Retailing, Part 1: Overview/Planning, Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 4: Store Location Planning, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer, Part 8: Putting It All Together, Retail Executive Interviews, Video Clips (non-career) | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment