Questions from Retail Management

Q: Will the time come when most consumer purchases are made with self

Will the time come when most consumer purchases are made with self-scanners? Explain your answer.

Q: Describe three unethical, but legal, acts on the part of

Describe three unethical, but legal, acts on the part of retailers that you have encountered. How have you reacted in each case?

Q: Differentiate between social responsibility and consumerism from the perspective of a retailer

Differentiate between social responsibility and consumerism from the perspective of a retailer.

Q: How would you deal with consumer concerns about privacy in their relationships

How would you deal with consumer concerns about privacy in their relationships with retailers?

Q: What is your favorite consumer electronics retailer? Discuss the criteria you

What is your favorite consumer electronics retailer? Discuss the criteria you have used in making your selection. What can a competing firm do to lure you away from your favorite firm?

Q: What kinds of information do retailers communicate to customers? To suppliers

What kinds of information do retailers communicate to customers? To suppliers?

Q: What are the pros and cons of a firm such as Apple

What are the pros and cons of a firm such as Apple having its own retail stores and E-commerce Web site as well as selling through traditional retailers?

Q: Why would one retailer seek to be part of an exclusive distribution

Why would one retailer seek to be part of an exclusive distribution channel while another seeks to be part of an intensive distribution channel?

Q: Describe how the special characteristics of retailing offer unique opportunities and problems

Describe how the special characteristics of retailing offer unique opportunities and problems for local gift shops.

Q: 1. How should the organizational missions of convenience stores and QSRs

1. How should the organizational missions of convenience stores and QSRs differ? Why? 2. What are the competitive advantages of convenience stores versus QSRs? Explain your answer. 3. Comment on the i...