Category Archives: Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing

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

How Should Chipotle Deal with All the Negative Publicity?

Posted on December 10, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Chipotle, the trendy fast-food chain, has been dealing with a difficult health-and-safety environment for a while now. It has had to temporarily close some outlets; and it has received a barrage of negative publicity. Here’s a YouTube video from Bloomberg, … Continue reading →

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Live Chat Software Adds to the Online Experience

Posted on December 9, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Guest Blogger Today’s post is by David Campbell, who blogs about customer service trends for ClickDesk live chat and helpdesk software. He is an active freelance writer and his other interests include organic SEO and growth hacking. _______________________________________________________________________ Whether you’re … Continue reading →

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Web Sites That Get the Pricing Process Right

Posted on December 8, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Lots of shoppers explore their favorite Web sites looking for information — and sometimes, even to purchase. The way that prices are presented online can go a long way toward determining whether people or motivated or demotivated to buy an … Continue reading →

Posted in Online Retailing, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments