Tag Archives: merchandising

Dynamic Pricing in Online Retailing

As we know, many retailers frequently change their prices online — a practice known as dynamic pricing. And this tactic is becoming even more popular. According to research by Dynamite Data, a large number of retailers stepped up their use … Continue reading

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Facebook Tagging on Hangers?

Many retailers recognize the importance of Facebook and are actively involved with this social media platform. Some are going to highly unusual lengths to engage their customers. Consider this approach, as reported by Meghan Kelly for Venturebeat.com: “Facebook is constantly … Continue reading

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Retailers and Their Designer-Partners

One way that many retailers have attempted to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace is to arrange exclusive deals with designers. This enables the retailers to carry merchandise lines that are exclusive to them. Thus, even the competition for designer-partners … Continue reading

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