MARKETING TERM of the WEEK: Proper Profit Edition

Which metric adjusts gross margin for costs such as storage, handling, and allowances paid by suppliers?

ANSWER

In measuring direct product profitability (DPP), retailers factor in such line items as storage, handling, and manufacturer’s allowances, warranties, and financing plans into calculations of earnings on specific product sales. READ MORE…

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