The increasing share of store brands in the grocery industry has been cited as a key factor in improving the position and performance of retailers relative to national brand manufacturers. This paper uses data from two major retail chains to examine whether and how high store brand share affects...

The increasing share of store brands in the grocery industry has been cited as a key factor in improving the position and performance of retailers relative to national brand manufacturers. This paper uses data from two major retail chains to examine whether and how high store brand share affects...

Bundling of products is very prevalent in the marketplace. For example, travel packages include airfare, lodging, and a rental car. Considerable economic research has focused on the change in profits and consumer surplus that ensues if bundles are offered. There is relatively little research in...

The effectiveness of any promotional strategy depends, in part, on how accurately channel members predict consumers' perceptions of their promotional activity. However, empirical research on channel member predictions and their accuracy is virtually nonexistent. In this article we examine...