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At Blish-Mize, our retail profitability programs are more than flashy graphics. They are
the only industry programs that include extensive market research. We have solutions
for product assortment, pricing, advertising and personnel development geared for
your business growth and profitability.
Retail ProfitManagement (RPM)
RPM is the solution to improve your retail profitability and your competitive position in
your market. It features strategies for assortments, retail pricing, advertising,
merchandising your store and employee training. RPM also:
Retail Profit Management includes market research, analysis and development of
plans, initiation of store strategy, implementation and performance monitoring.
Retai l Pricing System (RPS)
RPS takes a market-based approach to retail pricing. You gain market share and become
more profitable by utilizing national, regional, and local research. RPS also:
Retail Merchandising System (RMS)
RMS is a business plan designed to give you the right mix of merchandise for
your particular market. RMS addresses the retail need for improved merchandise
assortments and provides the right:
Retail Profitability Programs
■ Evaluates your competitive position
■ Establishes your departmental profitability goals
■ Defines your business opportunities
■ Positions your store for profitability
■ Provides retailers the flexibility to adjust prices to match their
competitive situation and desired price position with the market
■ Identifies all products by their level of price sensitivity
■ Identifies competitive price gaps between big box stores and
independents
■ Provides a systematic way to improve retail pricing
■ Generates higher gross profit dollars through “Retail Right” pricing
■ Items
■ Brands
■ Space
■ Facings
■ Focus