Tag: Pricing Strategy
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Gold Prices Pressure Jewelers as Holiday Gift Buyers React
Rising gold prices reshape holiday jewelry dynamics Swelling gold prices have long been a bellwether for the jewelry industry, and this season is no exception. Retailers report that while demand remains strong for gift-giving pieces, shoppers are showing greater sensitivity to price. The annual holiday spike in demand—driven by celebrations, anniversaries, and milestone gifts—faces the…
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Automakers Rise Above Tariffs: Some Still Grow Despite Costs
Industry Faces a $30 Billion Tariff Burden, With Mixed Earnings The automotive sector is grappling with a heavyweight: tariffs. Moody’s recently estimated that automakers could be paying as much as $30 billion in tariffs this year, a sum that ranks as a significant drag on profits across the industry. While these costs bite into margins,…
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Is a Supermarket Price War on the Horizon in Ireland? Milk Cuts Spark Industry Talk
Introduction: A brewing price war in the Irish grocery sector In recent days, Ireland’s grocery landscape has been buzzing with talk of a potential price war. Lidl and Aldi, the German discount rivals, kicked things off by cutting prices on their own-brand milk, with Lidl claiming to be the first retailer in Ireland to do…
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Apple to Boost iPhone 17 Base Model Production Amid Strong Demand
Apple’s Production Push for the iPhone 17 Base Model Apple has instructed its suppliers to ramp up production of the iPhone 17’s base model by at least 30% after initial orders exceeded expectations. The move, reported by Reuters with reference to The Information, highlights a surprising twist in Apple’s pricing strategy: even as the company…
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Apple to Boost Base iPhone 17 Production as Demand Surges
Apple increases base iPhone 17 production to meet demand Apple has instructed its suppliers to raise the output of the base model iPhone 17 after preorders for the new device reportedly surpassed expectations. The move, reported by Reuters with sources citing The Information, underscores a shift in consumer demand toward a more affordable option even…