Why You Should Re-Think Your Cost-Based Strategy

2017-07-19T17:43:49-04:00Categories: Financial Post, Pricing Research, Pricing Strategy, Pricing Value|Tags: , , , |

Cost based pricing is relatively simple. The simplicity of cost-based pricing is what attracts many companies. But we think companies would benefit from slowing down before adopting such a pricing strategy.

Can Your Price Ever Be Too Low?

2018-01-23T10:31:56-05:00Categories: Pricing and Selling, Pricing Strategy|

Pricing low to gain volume is the oldest move in the pricing playbook; the laws of economics say that as you lower price, volume will go up. Therefore many companies that want to dominate a market, or are in a rush to grow in a new market, will use low prices to achieve their goals (e.g. Walmart, Dell, Private Label).

Pricing Luxury Brands For Online Shoppers

2017-07-19T17:54:46-04:00Categories: Financial Post, Pricing and Selling, Pricing Strategy|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

If a consumer is shopping for an exclusive brand and likes the idea of buying smart, then many would conclude they can save some money by buying online from a country that sells it cheaper. However, the truth is that they probably won’t succeed; at least not online.

3 Lessons on Value Proposition I Learned at the Barber Shop

2017-07-19T17:53:49-04:00Categories: Financial Post, Pricing Changes, Pricing Strategy|Tags: , , , , |

After a recent visit to the barber, I was reminded the importance of a strong value proposition. Here are 3 of the lessons I learned.

Why Netflix loves Bank of America

2018-02-08T16:26:22-05:00Categories: Pricing Strategy|Tags: , , , , , |

Just when things were looking bleak for Netflix they caught a break as Bank of America came along with their debit card pricing fee. Bank of America has taken such a beating for that decision that if there was such a thing as a Pricing Piñata it would have their logo emblazoned all over it.

Achieve Your Goals With a Solid Pricing Strategy

2018-02-08T16:36:40-05:00Categories: Pricing Management, Pricing Strategy|Tags: , , , , |

Pricing strategy is a hot topic these days. Over the past 20 years, we have helped many companies develop, refine or transform their pricing strategy, but today we get requests for help more frequently than ever before. So why the surge of interest now?

Flaherty’s Pricing Parity Initiative

2018-02-08T17:00:19-05:00Categories: Pricing Management, Pricing Strategy|Tags: , , , , , , |

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.

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