Tag Archives: merchandising

Target: The Latest Entrant into Holiday Price Matching

Target is following in the footsteps of Best Buy with its holiday pricing strategy. As the Wall Street Journal reports: “Seeing a very competitive battle this holiday, Target said that for the first time, it will match select online rivals’ … Continue reading

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Retail Moments of Truth: Getting Them to Work

According to Manthan Systems: “A moment of truth refers to every instance when a customer makes contact or interacts with your business wherein he or she gets an opportunity to form an impression about your brand. Seeing an ad about … Continue reading

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Merchandise (Inventory) Management During Peak Seasons

Merchandise planning and supply chain management are tough enough during typical selling seasons. But this is especially complicated during peak selling seasons — when the proper in-store mix of merchandise contributes heavily to whether a retailer is profitable or stuck … Continue reading

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