PRICE STRATEGY AND COST OF GOODS AS TOOLS FOR STRENGTHENING THE FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY OF TRADE ENTERPRISES

Keywords: financial and economic stability, price, pricing strategy, cost, expenses, management, trade enterprise, profitability, digitalization

Abstract

In the current conditions of market instability, economic turbulence, and intensifying competition, effective pricing and cost optimization are becoming critically important tools for maintaining business profitability, preserving market positions, and ensuring sustainable long-term development. The purpose of this study is to substantiate theoretical foundations and develop practical approaches to improving pricing strategy tools and cost management in order to strengthen the financial and economic stability of trade enterprises. The methodological basis of the research includes general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, economic and statistical methods (grouping, comparison, dynamic evaluation), a structural-functional approach, and generalization of scientific sources and practical materials on trade activities. The study systematizes key academic approaches to understanding the pricing strategy of trade enterprises, taking into account its strategic, marketing, and financial roles. The main interpretations of pricing strategy are identified as a tool for achieving business goals and adapting to external and internal challenges. A comparative analysis of wholesale and retail trade enterprises was conducted by volume of sales, number of employees, and productivity, which made it possible to determine the dependence of pricing effectiveness on the scale of business operations. The dynamics of the financial results of Ukrainian enterprises for 2012–2023 are characterized, reflecting the transition from crisis to growth and confirming the adaptability of businesses to economic instability. Practical recommendations have been developed to improve pricing strategies and cost management, considering the type of enterprise, sales volume, cost structure, and digital maturity. The use of ERP systems, dynamic pricing, Big Data, and analytical cost control tools is proposed to enhance decision-making accuracy and reinforce financial resilience. Emphasis is placed on the importance of digitalization as a key factor in strengthening the competitiveness of trade enterprises.

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Leha, O., & Peshkov, A. (2025). PRICE STRATEGY AND COST OF GOODS AS TOOLS FOR STRENGTHENING THE FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY OF TRADE ENTERPRISES. Digital Есопоmу and Economic Security, (2 (17), 332-338. https://doi.org/10.32782/dees.17-54