Sentences with phrase «margin on certain items»

Both will occasionally forego their margin on certain items in order to try to secure future business, which can make a difference of 20 % or more in the cost of repairs.

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We also have experienced, and may experience in the future, gross margin declines in certain businesses, reflecting the effect of items such as competitive pricing pressures, inventory write - downs and increases in component and manufacturing costs resulting from higher labor and material costs borne by our manufacturers and suppliers that, as a result of competitive pricing pressures or other factors, we are unable to pass on to our customers.