Philip Huthwaite

Philip Huthwaite
Founder & CEO of BlackCurve
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How To Charge a Premium Price

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on July 20, 2023

How to charge a premium price: pricing is a key factor in the marketing of any product, and getting it wrong can have a serious impact on sales. In this blog you will learn how to charge a premium price.

A premium pricing strategy, also referred to as prestige pricing, involves setting the price of a product higher than similar products. This strategy is sometimes also called skim pricing because it is an attempt to “skim the cream” off the top of the market. It can be a brave strategy to follow, and should only be adopted if the value can be articulated to your customers in at least one of the following ways:

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Topics: Prestige Pricing, Premium Pricing

How To Grow Profits with Pricing Intelligence

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on July 17, 2023

Introduction

Hello, all you profit wizards out there! It’s a big data world, and only those with access to the right information can make the best pricing decisions.

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Topics: pricing intelligence

Why You Have Discounting All Wrong

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on July 6, 2023

Introduction

Discounting has long been a topic of debate among businesses. While it may seem like an attractive strategy to drive sales and increase profits, discounting should be approached with caution. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of discounting, exploring when it can be beneficial and the potential drawbacks it carries. By understanding the nuances of discounting, you can make informed decisions for your business.

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Topics: Discounting

19 Pricing Methods to Help Grow Your Company

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on July 6, 2023

Introduction

You've made the decision to grow your business, but how can pricing help you achieve that growth?

Pricing plays a crucial role in various business objectives such as increasing market share, boosting revenues, or achieving greater profitability. In this blog post, we will explore different pricing methods available for your eCommerce business, providing detailed analysis of each method along with their pros and cons.

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Topics: Pricing, Pricing Methods

Why Do Companies Price Discriminate?

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on July 6, 2023

What is Price Discrimination?

Price discrimination is a pricing strategy that charges customers different prices for identical goods or services according to certain criteria. In pure price discrimination, the seller/provider will charge each customer the maximum price they are willing to pay . In more common forms of price discrimination, the seller places customers in groups based on certain attributes and charges each group a different price.
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Topics: Price Optimisation, Gender, Pricing Elasticity

Psychological Pricing Advantages & Disadvantages

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on July 3, 2023

Introduction

Nobody needs to remind you that making an impact in the fast-growing eCommerce space is challenging. Not only are you constantly adapting to consumer sentiment changes, but you must also be aware of market trends and competitors’ pricing strategies.

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Topics: Psychological Pricing

How to Execute a Price Test

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on June 27, 2023

What is a Price Test?

Do any of the following questions ring alarm bells in your head?:

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Topics: Price Test

How to Develop an eCommerce Pricing Strategy

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on June 27, 2023

The Fundamentals of an eCommerce Pricing Strategy

Pricing can make or break your business but it's surely the easiest way in which you can manipulate and control demand for the products or services that you sell.

Knowing how much your products are worth, and how much potential customers are willing to pay, is key to developing your successful eCommerce business.

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Topics: Ecommerce Pricing Strategies

Start Your Motors - What a Price Engine Can Do For Your Business

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on June 27, 2023

What is a Pricing Engine

Pricing decisions impact heavily on every part of your business – FACT!

A price engine, also known as a pricing solution, or price management and optimisation software, enables you to implement your pricing decisions automatically, based on pre-defined or learned logic. The result will be higher sales and improved profitability.

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Topics: Price Engine

What is a GTIN?

Posted by Philip Huthwaite on June 27, 2023

A GTIN is a Global Trade Item Number. It is unique to every product and is an internationally recognised product identifier.

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