Questions from Retail Management

Q: Devise a checklist a retailer could use to negotiate opportunistic buying terms

Devise a checklist a retailer could use to negotiate opportunistic buying terms with suppliers.

Q: Under what circumstances should a retailer try to charge slotting allowances?

Under what circumstances should a retailer try to charge slotting allowances? How may this strategy backfire?

Q: What are the attributes of good retail auditing?

What are the attributes of good retail auditing?

Q: Which is more difficult, implementing a merchandise plan for a small

Which is more difficult, implementing a merchandise plan for a small bookstore or Costco? Explain your answer.

Q: Distinguish between these two terms: logistics and inventory management. Give

Distinguish between these two terms: logistics and inventory management. Give an example of each.

Q: What are the benefits of quick response inventory planning? What do

What are the benefits of quick response inventory planning? What do you think are the risks?

Q: Why are some retailers convinced that distribution centers must be used as

Why are some retailers convinced that distribution centers must be used as the shipping points for merchandise from manufacturers while other retailers favor direct store distribution?

Q: How could a neighborhood pizzeria be prepared for the variations in customer

How could a neighborhood pizzeria be prepared for the variations in customer demand for home delivery during the day?

Q: What is vendor-managed inventory? How do both manufacturers and

What is vendor-managed inventory? How do both manufacturers and retailers benefit from its use?

Q: Present a seven-item checklist for a retailer to use with

Present a seven-item checklist for a retailer to use with its reverse logistics.