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August 1, 2009
August 1, 2009
Will fine china manufacturers and retailers offer 'secret' discounts?
This article below from today's NY Times shares how brands and retailers in our market are offering 'discreet' discounts. How do we act on this info below to compete?
August 1, 2009
High-End Retailers Offering More Discounts
By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
Scott Stuart was at the Bloomingdale’s store in Manhattan when a salesman sidled up to him, said a private sale was under way and offered him a discount on the slacks he was inspecting.
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July 19, 2008
July 19, 2008
This article below from the today's NYT echoes a conversation I had this week with a major tableware brand. The head of the company said that he can see a day when the traveling home goods salesperson will not travel. Instead, the person will do his or her sales presentations over the phone and web. Samples will be shipped via UPS or FedEx. Otherwise, sales reps have to drive to and from meetings, and this gas money may eat up 25% of their commission. Oddly, ...
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October 25, 2007
October 25, 2007
In a blog entry on October 1st, I questioned HFN's brand survey results that lumped women 18 yrs. old in with women that are 64, and women that earn $25,000 with $100,000. I'd have really liked to see a few age and income break downs. A point that drives home how differently these groups perceive brands is the accompanying Ad Age graphic. Taco Bell on Rosenthal china? I don't View Post
