The Offtopic Thread

[Sai]

I don't think you're aware of the real margins and might have not seen distributors' price lists.

No one would buy things in bulk for a price difference of Rs. 1 or 2 for the purpose of reselling.

HUL gives around 8% margins on soaps like Lux, Lifebuoy etc. Rest of the brands give around 10% margins. I can share proof.

 

[Jonas]

Please share proof.

 

[Sai]

This is from the official HUL app for retailers.

 

[Jonas]

So are you saying that the retailers don't have to buy a specific amount in order to avail the discounted prices?

Ya fir ek ek piece par discount dete hai?

 

[Sai]

Retailers usually buy 6/12/24/48 pieces. Only the large ones get 1 case/box (usually 144/168 pieces). Case purchase of Lifebuoy gives a retailer around 2% more margin most of the time.

 

[Jonas]

I guess that is why the margin is low, and these are all established brands. They don't need to give high margins to the retailers. And it makes sense now that people can actually buy things from malls just to save that amount.

I've generally been in contact with people dealing with bulk orders of high value products and the margin is quite significant on those. So had no idea about this area. Good information!

 

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[Sai]

These brands give very fewer margins for general trade channels (Kirana stores). Whereas modern trade (supermarket chains) get double-digit margins which are sufficient for them to give offers.

 

[Jonas]

Samosey lelo friends. I'm a bit surprised seeing the innovative ideas people have nowadays. They've next day delivery, so no tension of processing orders real-time or inventory.

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[igloo]

Chicken n mutton one looks interesting.

Aloo i can find in my neighborhood easily.

 

[Jonas]

The pricing is alright too, but 24 pieces per order, really?