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| export of retail merchandise | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have a distribution channel in Italy to resell American brand apparel. I would like to purchase ...
A: Isabella, I would look directly into the country, Italy, where you are trying to export to ...
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| Product ID | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Recently, my mom and I are looking into transitioning our manual system to a more computerized one. ...
A: Kris, 1) The most important idea to remember when categorizing product is to think of it as finding ...
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| Pricing strategy | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have been leasing space at an antique mall for 6 months. I'm well aware of the reasoning behind ...
A: Lisa, I tend to lean towards the side of the argument that most consumers today are savvy to ...
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| pricing products. | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am trying to take my product to market and not really sure about how to price it. We have been ...
A: Louisa, What you are saying makes. Wholesalers do serve an important role in many businesses ...
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| pricing products. | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I am trying to take my product to market and not really sure about how to price it. We have been ...
A: Louisa, I apologize for the delay in my response. Generally when working with a wholesaler, again ...
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| Retail Markup | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I got a question regarding retail markup. I was trying to obtain a retail price on a cost of 35 with ...
A: Greg, I hope this doesn't confuse you more. It appears you are trying combine two separate retail ...
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| packaging | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I am continually puzzled by the way certain manufacturers package their products. Specifically I am ...
A: David, I cannot give you a specific reason, only support your possible answers. It is more than ...
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| Slotting Allownaces | 4/20/2009 |
Q: What is the different between Slotting Allowances and Stocking Allowances when you are trying to do ...
A: Michael, There can be play in slotting allowances. That will depend on the retailer and the product ...
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| Retail merchandise "waste" | 4/9/2009 |
Q: What is the industry term for merchandise that is removed from stock to use as samples, give aways, ...
A: Sue, There are different terms used by different retailers for this. However, for their planning and ...
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| Vase | 2/18/2009 |
Q: He Jeff, I will selling a vase as wholesaler to retail merchants. I am buying the vase from a ...
A: Viet, Retailers do expect a 50% markup to MSRP when buying from a wholesaler. However, Target and ...
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| Selling to retailers. | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Jeff, I have developed a line of interior light fixtures that I want to sell to Lighting stores and ...
A: David, sorry for the delay. My recommendation is to look at where you will find the buyers for ...
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| writing down inventory | 2/13/2009 |
Q: My inventory was purchased at X. Vendor hitting hard times offered to sell me remaining inventory at ...
A: Michele, sorry for the situation. Before I go into an answer, I hope you don't mind me offering an ...
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| Question about how to sell my product in certain situation. | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I am an importer of product (A), and my selling price in my area is (3.5), the market value is (3.1 ...
A: Ahmad, Thanks for the follow-up. With the information you gave I believe you have several ...
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| Question about how to sell my product in certain situation. | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I am an importer of product (A), and my selling price in my area is (3.5), the market value is (3.1 ...
A: Ahmad, The best way for me to answer your question is perhaps with more questions that should help ...
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| Retail Marketing Strategy | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Jeff: I am starting a business selling a telecom product (bluetooth based home phone ...
A: Cheryl, I'll let you know that I am not an expert on all the advertising or marketing you listed ...
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| pricing | 1/3/2009 |
Q: ..i am starting a retail musical instrument store online...i am doing the drop shipment to avoid ...
A: Chris, The simplest way to look at your margin would be the formula: (Retail-Cost)/Retail. For ...
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| Retail Marine Product Margins | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Can you give me an idea what margins marine retailers such as West Marine or Boaters World generally ...
A: Tim, Marine retail is not really my area of expertise. I can give you some relative thoughts ...
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| retail pricing | 12/3/2008 |
Q: If a product has two different price tags on the item; is the store obligated to sell me the item at ...
A: David, I am not aware of any laws that pertain to this. If per chance there is, it would more than ...
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| thr process | 10/23/2008 |
Q: i have some goods I'd like to sell to retailers. I have a factory lined up to make my parts, but I ...
A: Kori, In most cases, the retailer does not pay for goods in advance. Though this can be done, ...
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| Advanced Auto parts Failure | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have a bit of a long situation (I will write out more soon) but basically I purchased an ...
A: Brandon, Yes, it sounds like they did not do right by you. A letter to the company wouldn't hurt ...
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| value addition | 10/5/2008 |
Q: in a niche market segmentation how do you think we could ADD VALUE TO THE CUSTOMERS? specially being ...
A: Ash, I'm not certain if you meant that your are a niche segment of a department store, or that that ...
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| Margins | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I own a boutique in California that's been open for 14 months. After my first year I averaged a ...
A: George, I understand and empathize with your dilemma. Prior to opening another location, I would ...
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| markdowns | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how I can calculate my markdowns (I plan to open a clothing and accessories store). ...
A: pernament, sorry for the delay. There are generally two types of markdowns. 1) Hard marks (often ...
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| Merchandise - to box or not to box? | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Each item has been wrapped and is in a protective box, but the boxes are not the caliber of boxes ...
A: Sorry for the delay Kori. Think of the packaging like an interviewer for a job. If you go into ...
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| mass marketing | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Jeff ... I have recently been approached by someone who wants to develop, produce & market my ...
A: Pamela, First, that is great news for your. Yes, I would definitely contact a lawyer. You're ...
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| retail abbreviations | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could direct me where to go to garner a list of retail abbreviations thanks
A: There is a lot of terminology related to retail which can be either from the retailer aspect or the ...
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| importing | 5/13/2008 |
Q: We would like to import musical instruments from China. I have the name of a good company, and ...
A: Dick, What tends to be the most difficult issue with the importing of product, whether samples or ...
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| Merchandise abandonment | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I am the general manager for a private retail company. We sell home improvements like a smaller Home ...
A: Kirk, It is situations like this that make me believe that customer is not always right. Four years ...
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| Mark-up | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me with this...I would like to know what the formula is when calculating ...
A: Donielle, Sorry for my delay in my response. If I understand your position in the question ...
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| How can I get more store to stay neat and sized? | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I was just browsing the internet and came across this site, asking a question for free...wow....Well ...
A: Amy, Thank you for your question. This is a very common issue and my experience within a large ...
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