TY - JOUR AB - Argues that only by sharply improving the effectiveness of trade promotion can manufacturers hope to influence base sales volumes. Discusses managers’ concentration on promotion at the expense of product innovation and brand franchise development. Provides a list of initiatives to improve performance. VL - 13 IS - 2 SN - 0736-3761 DO - 10.1108/07363769610115401 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/07363769610115401 AU - Lucas Anthony PY - 1996 Y1 - 1996/01/01 TI - In‐store trade promotions ‐ profit or loss? T2 - Journal of Consumer Marketing PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 48 EP - 50 Y2 - 2024/04/24 ER -