Consumers’ choices are price-driven: keys to remaining competitive

One of the most pertinent data to consider highlights that 9 out of 10 consumers search for additional information before deciding to buy a product or service. They also tend to be familiar with using discount portals and offer comparison sites to check that they are looking at the best prices. Ultimately, consumers expect attractive prices in line with their expectations. You can use the following strategies to help: 

Strategies to boost the competitivity of your e-commerce business 

Offers and discounts 

One of the most popular tactics to increase brands’ and retailers’ profitability is by launching offers and discounts. Although they tend to be quite successful, the main risk is that if you enter a pricing war, it can lead to reduced profits for the company. To avoid this, you need well-defined terms and conditions and time-bound discounts. To stand out from other retailers, you can create your own offer calendar, which goes well beyond well-known events like Black Friday or the summer sales. 

Another successful tactic — as Amazon has shown — is introducing weekly flash deals. This will help to drive higher traffic to your website and speed up the final buying decision due to the sense of urgency created for users. 

Sales through marketplaces 

Over the last few years, the volume of users that purchase on marketplaces like Amazon or eBay has also increased. This is mainly due to their competitive pricing. They also tend to offer free shipping and build users’ trust. According to the Estudio Marketplaces 2022 study by Tandem Up, 40% of users who usually buy on these portals have increased their average ticket and frequency of purchase. Using this data, you can assess whether it is appropriate to incorporate marketplaces in your strategy as a new sales channel. It will also help you offer prices in line with these channels’ generally more volatile supply and demand. 

Offer dynamic pricing 

Dynamic pricing will also help you be more competitive as it allows you to continuously adapt your prices to changes in the online market. It will help you respond to competitors’ actions and encourage users to feel more confident about the value of products and services, which will fluctuate in line with demand. Before implementing a dynamic pricing strategy, you need to install a pricing suite in your e-commerce to monitor competitors’ prices and stay up to date with the latest developments. 

The most advanced pricing suites will ensure that this strategy is successful. They will also optimise your company’s prices worldwide, thereby increasing profitability. Thanks to their ability to analyse a massive volume of data, and present it clearly, you can optimise your decision-making. Pricing changes will be more agile, ensuring you do not lose sales or growth opportunities.