Tag Archives: promotion

Secrets to Setting Competitive Prices

It’s pretty hard for a retail firm to be successful if it (a) does not know what prices its competitors are offering and (b) it does not have a pricing strategy that reflects the competitive marketplace — whomever the retailer … Continue reading

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The Value of Point-of-Sale Materials in a Digital Era

Although online shopping and social media continue to grow and transform the retailing experience, point-of-sale materials remain a critical factor for store-based retailers. Consider these observations from FESPA, a global federation of 37 national associations: “Point of Sale (POS), promotional, and … Continue reading

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Pinterest: A Valuable Social Media Tool

Pinterest is booming — and, as a result, the social media site is now a key aspect of many companies’ online strategies. For example, see these two previous posts: Better Understanding Pinterest and The Appeal of Pinterest to Retailers. Today, according to Crispin … Continue reading

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