discounts

Discounts and allowances are reductions to a basic price of goods or services. There are many purposes for discounting, including to increase short-term sales, to move out-of-date stock, to reward valuable customers, to encourage distribution channel members to perform a function, or to otherwise reward behaviors that benefit the discount issuer.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

iPhone Demand in China Falls as Resellers Offer Discounts
iPhone Demand in China Falls as Resellers Offer Discounts
February 29, 2024  |  Retail

The iPhone is still apparently a tough sell for Chinese consumers. As Bloomberg News reported Thursday (Feb. 29), resellers in China are marking down the...

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Three-Quarters of Retail Customers Expect Omnichannel Coupons
Three-Quarters of Retail Customers Expect Omnichannel Coupons
February 28, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers look to secure consumers’ loyalty both online and in stores, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds that digital deals and discounts go a long way...

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Wish Sells at a Bargain as Consumers Seek More Reliable eCommerce
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February 13, 2024  |  eCommerce

Discount eCommerce company Wish has sold at a much lower price than might have been expected, a move that comes as eCommerce shoppers increasingly seek...

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Nothing Personal: Nearly a Third of Loyal Shoppers Would Switch Merchants for More Personalized Card-Linked Offers
Nothing Personal: Nearly a Third of Loyal Shoppers Would Switch Merchants for More Personalized Card-Linked...
February 12, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The 2023 holiday shopping season was a challenging time for consumers as rising prices made it difficult to manage their spending.  In this competitive marketplace,...

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Bravada Launches Women’s Fashion eCommerce Site Promising Fast Domestic Shipping
Bravada Launches Women’s Fashion eCommerce Site Promising Fast Domestic Shipping
February 08, 2024  |  Retail

Bravada International has launched a new eCommerce site focused on offering a full range of women’s fashion products and accessories. The new ThriftyBox.Shop joins several...

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Card-Linked Offers Are Still Unfamiliar to 37% of Cardholders
Card-Linked Offers Are Still Unfamiliar to 37% of Cardholders
January 26, 2024  |  Retail

Card-linked marketing uses past purchase data to create targeted, relevant offers to potential customers that are often presented through mobile or online banking applications. By...

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Gen Z Is the Generation That Most Values Merchants’ Personalized Offers
Gen Z Is the Generation That Most Values Merchants’ Personalized Offers
January 24, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

While millennials value personalized offers from merchants and brands the most, as recently reported by PYMNTS Intelligence, Generation Z consumers value discounts less and are...

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Dollar General Hopes Consumers Will Smell Value in New Fragrance Line
Dollar General Hopes Consumers Will Smell Value in New Fragrance Line
January 23, 2024  |  Retail

As Dollar General aims to infuse a breath of fresh air into its shopping experience, it’s venturing into personalized collections, including the aromatic debut of...

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Millennials Value Personalized Offers the Most
Millennials Value Personalized Offers the Most
January 16, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Millennials are one of the main classes of consumers for certain categories of products such as clothing, personal care and home spending. Though they don’t...

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