Questions from Retail Management

Q: Under what circumstances might a retailer use the analog approach for estimating

Under what circumstances might a retailer use the analog approach for estimating demand for a new store? What about regression analysis?

Q: Retailers have a choice of locating on a mall’s main floor or

Retailers have a choice of locating on a mall’s main floor or second or third level. Typically, the main floor offers the best, but most expensive, locations. Why would specialty stores such as The...

Q: What kind of lease should a new retail enterprise, opening its

What kind of lease should a new retail enterprise, opening its first store in an urban location that is experiencing gentrification and growth, seek to negotiate with the building owner?

Q: Compare and contrast the retail mixes of department stores and full-

Compare and contrast the retail mixes of department stores and full-line discount stores. Use bullet points or a table to list the similarities and differences.

Q: If you were considering the ownership of a Taco Bell franchise,

If you were considering the ownership of a Taco Bell franchise, what would you want to know about the location in terms of traffic, population, income, employment, and competition? What else would nee...

Q: Retail system acronyms include DSD, VMI, EDI, CPFR and

Retail system acronyms include DSD, VMI, EDI, CPFR and RFID. What do these terms means and how are they related to one another?

Q: Why are some retailers switching from UPC codes to RFID?

Why are some retailers switching from UPC codes to RFID?

Q: Explain how an efficient supply chain system can increase a retailer's level

Explain how an efficient supply chain system can increase a retailer's level of product availability and decrease its inventory investment.

Q: This chapter presents some trends in supply chain and information systems that

This chapter presents some trends in supply chain and information systems that benefit retailers. How do vendors benefit from these trends?

Q: What type of merchandise is most likely to be cross-docked

What type of merchandise is most likely to be cross-docked at retailers’ DCs? Why is this often the case?