...number one spot a few years ago, the company had to ask itself some painful questions. A major problem area was in-storepromotions. "We wouldn't talk to our suppliers about the details," says central supply chain manager Dave Simister...
http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2001/08/30/182079/scm-close-knit.htm
...record low in September 1.9% month-on-month growth unusually low rate for September Warm weather and in-storepromotions cannibalise clothing sales online The monthly IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index reveals that online spending...
http://www.uk.capgemini.com/news/pr2037/