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ASSIGNMENT-运英1001 王博翰 李明新 林梦阳 曹岩Market Research Topic8 Key words: TIE-IN; TUMBLE OR DUMP DISPLAY;POWER&PERIMETERIn order to understand the merchandising tactics in the produce section of a local supermarket and master merchandising way from practical occasion, this article by quantitative research analyses the business motivation in the aspect of consumers psychology and provide a predictable environment for certain supermarket.In the first place, tie-in, a promotion way that one is on sale and another is tied with it to sell, is very effective in the merchandising tactics. In terms of this picture, it goes beyond interpretation that this kind of tie-in products bring more profits as a saying that better a fast nickle than a slow dime. In spite of the fact that you are a Sprite-lover and does not much like the cola, you may not resist the temptation of its intriguing price, which is the essence of tie-in tactics.In the second place, tumble or dump display may be the most common approach to deal with the over-stock. Although it seems to be a way to promotion, the price is not reduced sometimes. In the picture, a multitude of vacuum packaging deli are piled on the shelf. The disorder of the display often give consumers a illusion that these foods must be at a low price. As a matter of fact, it is the intrigue that render the profits upsoar.In the third place, a series of departments, produce, meat, dairy, deli and bakery, will come into consumers view . This merchandising tactics terminology is power or perimeter which facilitates the process of shopping and maximizes the profits to the shop keepers. Admittedly, the location of department is a indispensable factor to shop keepers.From these merchandising tactics, we have to acknowledge that there is much profound knowledge in