Guac is Extra – Does Chipotle’s Price Point Make Sense?
Why does Chipotle charge a 200% price premium for their guacamole? We discuss pricing opportunities for the beloved burrito chain.
Flaherty’s Pricing Parity Initiative
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty recently announced his desire to commission a Senate Committee into Canadian pricing. There have likely been a number of triggers for his reaction, but J Crew, a specialty apparel retailer, entering Canada at a significant price premium to its US pricing and subsequent reversal I am sure was part of the cause.
Using Pricing Power to Navigate Price Increases
Good pricing means knowing where your power is. If the value is strong, there is an opportunity either to raise prices or grow share. If the value is weak, pricing must be adjusted accordingly to protect your brand. Otherwise, you risk becoming irrelevant.
Goodyear drives profits with mix management
It’s no wonder that Fortune 500 Companies are kicking off pricing initiatives at such a tremendous pace. The fruits of their efforts are continuing to make headlines. In last Friday’s Bloomberg’s Business Week there was a prominent article about the gains Goodyear has made by managing mix.