Markdown management

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2007-07-31

2007-07-31

Borissov, Igor N. (Department: 3628)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

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C705S400000, C703S002000

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10165041

ABSTRACT:
Price elasticity of sales of an item of commerce is estimated. Based on the price elasticity, a maximum gross margin for the item is determined. The maximum possible gross margin is then used in connection with setting or evaluating markdown scenarios for the item.

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