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A Retailer Promotion Policy Model Considering Promotion Signal Sensitivity

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  • J. Jeffrey Inman

    (University of Southern California)

  • Leigh McAlister

    (University of Texas at Austin)

Abstract

Recent research suggests that the signal (e.g., sign or marker) with a point of purchase promotion will stimulate a significant sales increase, regardless of whether or not that signal is accompanied by a price cut. This paper develops a model of retailer profitability that incorporates this “promotion signal sensitivity.” In a field test, the profitability of the promotion policy prescribed by this model is compared to the profitability of two other promotion policy-setting paradigms: a model-based policy that does not consider promotion signal sensitivity and one prescribed by industry experts. The test results support the proposed model. Its policy generates 11% more category profit per unit than the model-based policy and 12% more than the industry experts. Implications for retailers and future research are discussed.

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  • J. Jeffrey Inman & Leigh McAlister, 1993. "A Retailer Promotion Policy Model Considering Promotion Signal Sensitivity," Marketing Science, INFORMS, vol. 12(4), pages 339-356.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:ormksc:v:12:y:1993:i:4:p:339-356
    DOI: 10.1287/mksc.12.4.339
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