All articles tagged with #pricing strategy
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Barron's
Florida's housing market is experiencing a slowdown with homes sitting longer on the market and increased competition, offering lessons for sellers nationwide to focus on home presentation, understanding market dynamics, and strategic pricing to succeed in a slower market.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MarketWatch
PepsiCo's latest earnings report shows revenue growth driven by higher prices, despite ongoing declines in beverage and food volumes, leading to a slight increase in stock price and an improved full-year earnings outlook, with strategic focus on product pricing and portfolio transformation.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Barron's
Apple is set to unveil new products including the iPhone 17 series, a new ultrathin 'Air' model, updated Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro 3 at its September 9 event, with potential pricing adjustments such as removing smaller storage options to boost revenue. Despite modest sales expectations, analysts see potential growth from strategic pricing and product updates.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNBC
McDonald's is expanding its value menu by reintroducing discounted combo meals to attract price-sensitive customers, including special promotions like $5 Sausage McMuffin combos and $8 Big Mac meals, as part of its strategy to boost traffic amid declining fast-food visits.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
Walmart is experiencing gradual cost increases due to tariffs, which are beginning to influence customer behavior, especially among lower-income households. The retailer is maintaining low prices despite rising costs, with efforts to grow value through price rollbacks and fast delivery options, and anticipates a strong holiday season.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
Nintendo has not increased the price of the Switch 2, despite rising costs and tariffs, opting instead to raise prices on older models and accessories to mitigate financial impact, while maintaining the new console's launch momentum and avoiding risk.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Wccftech
Samsung's mobile chief TM Roh indicates the company is willing to accept losses on its latest foldable smartphones to boost market penetration and expand AI features, despite increased production costs and a cautious pricing approach, especially in the face of declining shipments and fierce competition from Huawei.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by TheStreet
Costco is actively working to protect its low prices from the impact of tariffs by diversifying sourcing, adjusting inventory, and leveraging its private label Kirkland Signature to maintain value for members, despite economic uncertainties and potential price increases.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by View from the Wing
Airlines faced backlash for charging solo travelers more than groups, leading them to remove such fares temporarily. While this practice aimed to differentiate business and leisure travelers, its removal doesn't necessarily mean lower overall prices, as airlines will still adjust fares to fill seats, maintaining similar price levels overall.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by TheStreet
Macy's is experiencing a decline in sales and customer visits due to economic uncertainty, inflation, and changing consumer habits, with the company planning to implement gradual price increases and strategic vendor negotiations to offset rising tariffs and maintain competitiveness.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
Ross Stores is facing stagnant sales and declining customer visits due to inflation, changing consumer preferences, and rising tariffs, prompting the company to consider price adjustments and cost management strategies to mitigate short-term profitability pressures.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by TheStreet
Ross Stores is facing stagnant sales and declining customer visits due to inflation and tariffs, prompting the company to consider cautious pricing adjustments and sourcing changes to mitigate profit impacts amid shifting consumer spending habits.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TheStreet
McDonald's is launching a new "McValue" menu to address consumer concerns over high fast-food prices, which have led many to cook at home instead. The menu, effective January 2025, includes deals like the $5 Meal Deal and "Buy One, Add One for $1," aiming to boost sales amid declining revenue and a recent E.coli outbreak. McDonald's acknowledges the need for affordability, especially for lower-income consumers, as it faces criticism for price increases.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
McDonald's is launching a new "McValue" menu in January 2025 to attract budget-conscious customers amid rising menu prices. The menu will feature a $5 meal deal and a "Buy One, Add One for $1" option, including breakfast. This move aims to boost growth after recent sales declines, partly due to an E. coli outbreak. The initiative is McDonald's largest value-focused effort since 2018, as the company seeks to redefine value for its customers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Quartzy
Target's recent earnings miss, which led to a significant stock drop, is attributed more to misjudged consumer demand and pricing strategies than the U.S. port strike. Despite importing more goods than competitors like Walmart, Target struggled to attract customers in key categories, leading to higher inventory costs. The company has been slashing prices to attract budget-conscious shoppers, but this hasn't been enough to offset the challenges. Meanwhile, Walmart continues to thrive by appealing to a broad range of income levels.