How Does Optimization Software Help Retailers in Taking Markdowns

question 57

Multiple Choice

How does optimization software help retailers in taking markdowns?

• A) It gives retailers the point at which it is optimal to job-out and consolidate.
• B) It updates pricing based upon actual sales and factors in differences in price sensitivities.
• C) It continually updates buyers on sales by price beginning at the point of sale.
• D) It dictates markdown merchandise into one percentage markdown per week in the store.
• E) It indicates markdowns based on how long the merchandise has been in the store.

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