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Blog - Retail Pricing Strategies & Techniques - 10 August 2023

Price Discrimination: Everything You Need To Know

Price discrimination is a pricing strategy where a business will give different prices for the same product or service to different customers or groups of customers. The goal of price discrimination is to capture as much of the consumer surplus as possible, which is the difference between what customers are willing to pay for a […]

Price discrimination is a pricing strategy where a business will give different prices for the same product or service to different customers or groups of customers. The goal of price discrimination is to capture as much of the consumer surplus as possible, which is the difference between what customers are willing to pay for a product and what they actually pay.

By charging different prices to different customers, you will be able to capture a wider market share and increase sales, and revenue. But, it is crucial to do it right so that you don’t lose your customer’s trust.

Types of price discrimination

First-degree price discrimination: Also known as perfect price discrimination, is when a business charges each customer the maximum price they are willing to pay for a product or service. However, this type of price discrimination is difficult to implement and not very feasible because it requires highly accurate information about each customer’s willingness to pay for it to be a success.

Second-degree price discrimination: This is when a business charges different prices based on the quantity of a product or service purchased. For example, a business might choose to offer discounts when a customer is willing to make a bulk purchase.

Third-degree price discrimination: In this case, a business charges different prices based on demographic or geographic factors, such as age, income, or location. This is the most common type of price discrimination and is effective for businesses like airlines, hotels, and movie theatres.

Advantages of Price Discrimination

Increased revenue: If done correctly, retailers can capture the consumer surplus effectively thereby seeing an increase in revenue.

Increased market share: Price discrimination helps retailers attract a wider range of customers and increase their market share.

Better inventory management: By offering discounts for bulk purchases, retailers can encourage customers to buy more of a product, thereby helping them forecast and manage their inventory better.

Improved customer segmentation: By dividing customers into different groups based on demographic or geographic factors, a business can better understand the needs and preferences of each group and tailor its products, prices, and promotions accordingly.

Disadvantages of Price Discrimination

Difficulty in implementation: Implementing price discrimination can be challenging if you do not have accurate information about your customer’s willingness to pay.

Legal issues: In some cases, price discrimination can be illegal if it is believed to be discriminatory against certain groups of customers based on factors such as race, gender, or religion.

Damage to brand reputation: Price discrimination can damage a business’s brand reputation if customers feel they are being charged unfairly for their purchases and take the business elsewhere.

Price discrimination can be an effective pricing strategy for businesses looking to increase their revenue and profits. However, the key to successfully implementing price discrimination is accurate and current price information including competitor prices which can be crucial in determining your customers’ willingness to pay.

pricechecker is a competitor price monitoring software that not only tracks competitor prices but also their promotions and stock status allowing you to quickly identify when you have a competitive edge over your competitors and take full advantage of the customer surplus.

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