Pricing

Reimagining Shopping Malls Post-COVID

After a long, grim year shrouded by the coronavirus, brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. have mostly adapted to the mask-wearing, social-distancing normalcy….

How Retailers Can Strengthen Sustainability With Data-Driven Pricing Strategies

Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have for retailers. It’s a must do if they want to meet consumers’ increasing demand for brands…

Exclusive Q&A: How Amazon’s Marketplace Disconnects Sellers from Their Customers

Jon Elder gives credit where it’s due: selling on the Amazon Marketplace and using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) services offer brands enormous…

Using Dynamic Pricing to Maximize Ecommerce Profits

It is not secret that today’s retail environment has radically changed into a highly competitive and dynamic market. And if this was…

Exclusive Q&A: Can Anything Slow the Amazon Behemoth?

Amazon’s dominant role in ecommerce — and in retail as a whole — isn’t likely to diminish any time soon. In fact,…

Lululemon Appoints First Female CFO

lululemon athletica has promoted Meghan Frank to CFO, making her the first woman to hold the role at the company. She brings…

How Smaller Assortments, Lower Inventory Levels Can Maximize Post-COVID Success

Retailers, particularly those in the apparel, footwear and soft goods verticals, have an opportunity to turn the lemons from COVID-19 into lemonade,…

React Quickly to Competitor Pricing

The pandemic is forcing retailers and distributors to make split-second ecommerce decisions. The brutal transparency of competitive pricing has these companies sweating…

Bed Bath & Beyond Growth Plan: Fewer Coupons, More Private Label, Upgraded Stores

Seeking to strengthen its competitive position, Bed Bath & Beyond will introduce 10 new private label brands as it scales back its…

AI-Powered Pricing and Promotions are Redefining the 2020 Retail Holiday Season

The all-important holiday season always demands retailers’ full engagement and energy, but the 2020 holiday season presents unique challenges. As the pandemic…

The Need for Delivery Speed Drives Holiday Hiring

Seasonal hiring provides a window into retailers’ priorities, and 2020 demonstrates both the COVID-19-powered growth in ecommerce and the need to operate…