How much profit do stores make ?

[OffTopic1]

It depends on the stores & the merchandise. Most store try to have a markup of about 2.5X for order/non stocking/non-competitor items, and the common items are mark up at about 1.3-1.6X. However, there are items that are on sales purposely below cost or very close to cost to draw customers or to keep customers. Most stores break even if they get 1.3-1.4X margin because of operational costs (unless they can move a large quantity of the item).

 

[CPA]

oh, noes a retail store is trying to make a profit. aieeeeeeieieeeeee!!!!!11one111!!!!!

Instead of looking at one single item, why don't you take a look at Office Max's year end profit/loss results.

hmmmm.... 8.3M last year and 11.3M the year before that. Not great numbers for a Fortune 500 company. Maybe that's why Boise Paper was able to buy them out.

 

[CHfan4ever]

A prostitute is %100 profit....for both side

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: notfred
This question is like asking, "What color is paint?"

Well, what's the answer?

 

[Phoenix86]

Originally posted by: Garet Jax

Originally posted by: notfred
This question is like asking, "What color is paint?"

Well, what's the answer?

I know... Bitch posts a question like that and doesn't answer it. Google isn't helping either...

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: gluckHow much profit do stores make ?

Wow - your understanding and appreciation of our economic system is remarkable...