Discussion Post: Marketing
Sales promotion is one of the 4 promotion mix variables that organizations can use to communicate, and control consumers' behavior. They can be directed at consumers, the trade (retailers, wholesalers, agents, brokers), and a firm's salesforce. The Kohl department store has a very successful promotion in the form of Kohl's cash. For every $50.00 consumers spend, they generate $10.00 in Kohl's cash which normally can be used a week later. A consumer who spends $100.00 before sales taxes will receive $20.00 in Kohl's cash. Initially, Kohl drives the consumer in the store with a high-value coupon worth between 15-30%. Then drives most back into the store a week later to spend the Kohl's cash. Naturally, most consumers spend more money than what they have in Kohl's cash. Describe a unique sales promotion (consumer, trade or salesforce) that you are aware of. Indicate who it is directed at and its effects. Why do you think that it is successful? Make sure that your posting is unique.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.