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Retail marketing under margin pressure

When every competitor is on promotion, the only way out is a mechanic they can't match.

Discount depth is a losing race for anyone but the price leader. Every point off the ticket is a point off the P&L.

A prize-linked promotion holds the ticket price and shifts the value narrative to the mechanic. The customer still perceives 'winning' — the retailer keeps the margin.

Redemption Coverage is what lets a merchandiser commit to an aggressive offer with a straight face — the finance director sleeps at night.

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