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RT 402 Neuromarketing in Food Retailing By Horská, Elena | RT 403 Food Retailing and Sustainable Development : Europ By LaurA Lavorata | RT 404 History of Korean Modern Retailing : Repressed Con By Jong-Hyun Yi |
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| The role of advertising in the choice between reselling and agency selling. By Sigue, Simon International Transactions in Operational Research. Jul2025, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p2311-2335. 25p. Abstract :This article investigates the condition under which a manufacturer and a retailer in a two‐member channel should adopt reselling or agency selling. Three game‐theoretic models in which price and advertising decisions affect consumer demand are analyzed. Contrary to common belief about agency selling, we demonstrate that when manufacturer advertising greatly influences demand, reselling is the only feasible business model. Agency selling should be considered only when manufacturer advertising slightly impacts demand. Consequently, the manufacturer and retailer may prefer any of the three models and their preferences may differ. Agency selling can drive up retail prices and hurt channel members` profits. | |||
| Gap Sinks on Tariff Hit Warning, Weakness at Smaller Brands. By Meier, Lily Bloomberg.com. 5/30/2025, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. Abstract :The article focuses on Gap Inc.`s financial challenges, particularly the anticipated impact of tariffs, which could cost the company between 300 million. Following this announcement, Gap`s shares fell 16%, nearly erasing its year-to-date gains. The company reported declines in revenue for its smaller brands, Banana Republic and Athleta, while its larger brands, Old Navy and Gap, showed positive sales growth. CEO Richard Dickson has been implementing strategies to rejuvenate the brand, including collaborations and celebrity endorsements, but acknowledges that further improvements are needed across the portfolio. | |||
| US Consumers Hit the Brakes While Goods Imports Sink by a Record. By Saraiva, Augusta Bloomberg.com. 5/30/2025, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. Abstract :The article focuses on the economic conditions in the United States during April, highlighting a slowdown in consumer spending and a significant drop in goods imports due to increased tariffs. Personal spending rose only 0.1%, while imports fell nearly 20%, contributing to a narrowing of the merchandise-trade deficit. The Federal Reserve`s core inflation gauge showed a modest increase of 2.5% year-over-year, the smallest rise in over four years, amid ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The article notes that while some companies have absorbed tariff costs, retailers are expected to raise prices, adding to consumer uncertainty about the economy. | |||
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| `Quick commerce ops not hurting beauty biz, its aiding personal care` By Economic Times; Jun 9, 2025 |
| Shein and Reliance aim to sell India-made clothes abroad within a year, sources say By Economic Times; Jun 9, 2025 |
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