On May 4th the Canadian government officially stopped production of the penny, and will now be using "Swedish Rounding". There may be significant implications for pricing, after all a 1% improvement in price leads to a 12.5% improvement in corporate profitability for the average company.
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.
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.
I was presenting at a conference recently and mentioned the Professional Pricing Society. A gentleman in the audience scoffed and could not believe there was such a thing! Well, believe it or not, there actually is a Professional Pricing Society and it has been in existence for quite some time.
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.
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?
Are you at a cliff deciding whether you should cut prices to react to new market realities or stand pat and maintain gross margin?
Why does Chipotle charge a 200% price premium for their guacamole? We discuss pricing opportunities for the beloved burrito chain.
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.
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.
