Tag Archives: strategy

Online Shopping: Follow the Bouncing Prices

Posted on February 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Online retailing enables companies to regularly (instantly, if they like) change the prices they offer — to reflect competition, low or peak seasons, sales of particular items, and so forth. This means, for both buyers and sellers, product pricing is … Continue reading →

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Target’s Everyday Low Pricing Ads

Posted on January 30, 2013 by bermanevansretail

To reinforce its everyday low pricing image, Target has implemented a new merchandising strategy known as “The Everyday Collection. By Target.” This strategy involves a number of ads, which Target has assembled as a collection at YouTube. Click the image … Continue reading →

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Can a Low-Touch Retailer Succeed in a High-Touch Marketplace?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by bermanevansretail

In the competitive, multi-channel environment of 2013, can a retailer succeed with a “low-touch” approach, whereby little customer service is provided? This seems highly unlikely. Doesn’t it? As Erik Sherman writes for Inc.: “You can’t cost-cut your way to great … Continue reading →

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