Archived What causes an item to go on clearance?

[PullMonkey]

I've always wondered...

 

[RetailWorld]

It won't be on planogram on the next set. So we have to get rid of it. Otherwise it just takes up space.

Then if it doesn't sell after awhile it'll go "Salvage", which basically means we throw it away or donate it.

 

[PullMonkey]

That's what I thought.

Salvage items are the worst. At least when they end up in guest's carts...

 

[Producer]

"So it's not ringing up? That means I get it for free, right?"

 

[buliSBI]

Several reasons. Package re-design, newer model or update product, color/style change, product no longer being carried on next set, on-line item not carried in store

 

[Retail Girl]

And just because your store has it on clearance, doesn't mean that the store down the road is clearancing it.

 

[signingminion]

Item brought in specifically for endcaps we never plan to carry.

Soley to puss off guests who want some cranberry sauce for their target breast in April....Lol.

 

[indigo25]

Item brought in specifically for endcaps we never plan to carry.

Soley to puss off guests who want some cranberry sauce for their target breast in April....Lol.

I had this happen to me yesterday.

 

[Jack of all Workcenters]

"So it's not ringing up? That means I get it for free, right?"

Only if you make it out the doors before AP catches you.

 

[queencat]

I've always wondered. I tell guests a computer decides but sometimes perfectly useful products will go on clearance. I got some Gain detergent on clearance while there were also bottles of Gain- same size and package and everything- not on clearance.

 

[pellinore]

A packaging change may be as simple as putting new wording on the label.

 

[pellinore]

Soley to puss off guests........hey, is it fun to "puss off" guests??

 

[daninnj]

Item brought in specifically for endcaps we never plan to carry.

Soley to puss off guests who want some cranberry sauce for their target breast in April....Lol.

Stupid because we used to carry it year round, both the jellied and the whole berry. We don't have canned yams anymore either.