Questions from Retail Management

Q: 1. A new technology allows retailers to be sure the temperature

1. A new technology allows retailers to be sure the temperature in a delivery trailer is in the proper range for refrigerated or frozen food, and whether products can go on to the store, require more...

Q: Why is it imperative for a firm to view its strategy as

Why is it imperative for a firm to view its strategy as an integrated and ongoing process?

Q: 1. What are the pros and cons of delineating such a

1. What are the pros and cons of delineating such a long list of specific activities for an ASM to perform? 2. Why is ASM a good starting point for a retail career? 3. What criteria would you use to d...

Q: 1. Based on the information this case, what kind of

1. Based on the information this case, what kind of career path would you expect an MTD to have? Why? 2. Using Figure 11-4 as an example, present a similarly formatted job description for an MTD. 3. H...

Q: 1. Based on the information this case, what kind of

1. Based on the information this case, what kind of career path would you expect an SMDO to have? Why? 2. How could an SMDO have an impact on a retailer’s cash flow? 3. How could an SMDO have an impac...

Q: 1. What is the proper mix of humans and technology in

1. What is the proper mix of humans and technology in preventing shrinkage losses? 2. How would a small retailer’s theft avoidance strategy differ from that of a large strategy? Why? 3. Develop an ope...

Q: 1. Present a merchandising philosophy for this sporting goods retailer.

1. Present a merchandising philosophy for this sporting goods retailer. 2. Why do you think this retailer would prefer an inside buying organization, rather than an outside one? 3. If this buyer posi...

Q: 1. As a retail buyer, what criteria would you use

1. As a retail buyer, what criteria would you use in deciding whether your chain should carry the new Samsung Family Hub refrigerator? 2. What kind of support would you require from Samsung with regar...

Q: 1. What are your overall conclusions about the information presented in

1. What are your overall conclusions about the information presented in this? 2. Do the data highlighted in the case affect both suppliers and retailers? Explain your answer. 3. Comment on the results...

Q: 1. What retailer activities are involved with a price optimization strategy

1. What retailer activities are involved with a price optimization strategy? 2. Why don’t more retailers use price optimization strategies? 3. How does price optimization relate to the concept of cate...