• _number8_@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    i hate how the term ‘loss leader’ is bandied about like i’m meant to feel sorry for them so generously losing money on something when at the end of the night it’s obviously one transaction for everything with a healthy amount of profits baked in

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      11 months ago

      like i’m meant to feel sorry for them so generously losing money on something

      But think of the shareholders and CEO. Won’t someone please think of the shareholders and CEO?!

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      11 months ago

      It’s not meant to make you feel sorry for them and in fact it’s an illegal tactic in many places

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          11 months ago

          Belgium. You are not allowed to sell any item at a loss. Fire example Ikea had to increase the prices of its restaurant and a supermarket that did a 3 for 1 promo got in trouble.