MAP Monitoring: Strategies for Retailer Pricing Surveillance
What is MAP Monitoring? MAP monitoring, short for Minimum Advertised Price monitoring, involves manufacturers and brands closely tracking the prices set by retailers and resellers. This ensures adherence to their Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policy, which establishes the lowest price sellers are allowed to publicly display. Manufacturers and brands must consistently monitor individual retailer stores, […]
How Your MAP Policy Might Misguide Resellers: Understanding the Impact of Minimum Advertised Pricing
MAP policies are crucial for manufacturers to safeguard their brands from price erosion and maintain control over their product pricing. These policies offer several benefits, such as leveling the playing field for resellers, preventing price and revenue deterioration, and safeguarding brand perception and overall value in the marketplace. However, a MAP policy that […]