10 Things Retailers Won’t Tell You 1. “Forget commissions. Our staff gets kickbacks.” Next time a salesperson gets overly pushy when promoting a product to you, think twice about their motives. Sometimes clerks have hidden agendas you might not know about. Consider the “promotion incentive fee,” which is a selling incentive that leads sales staff […]

Swayed by changing consumer patterns, more retailers eye outlets Retailers’ view of outlet centers has also shifted in recent years, Credit Suisse analysts note. In the past, retailers used outlet stores primarily for getting rid of excess inventory. Today, they have “become more of a pure-play specialty channel that has many of the best brands, […]