Questions from Retail Management

Q: Present a checklist of five factors for a chain retailer to review

Present a checklist of five factors for a chain retailer to review in determining how to allocate merchandise among its stores.

Q: What is the basic premise of category management? Why do you

What is the basic premise of category management? Why do you think that supermarkets have been at the forefront of the movement to use category management?

Q: What do you think are the risks of placing too much reliance

What do you think are the risks of placing too much reliance on merchandising software? Do the risks outweigh the benefits? Explain your answer.

Q: Present a brief operations blueprint for your college bookstore.

Present a brief operations blueprint for your college bookstore.

Q: Under what circumstances should a disguised audit be used?

Under what circumstances should a disguised audit be used?

Q: What are the pros and cons of prototype stores? For which

What are the pros and cons of prototype stores? For which kind of firm is this type of store most desirable?

Q: Why challenges do omnichannel retailers face in job standardization and cross-

Why challenges do omnichannel retailers face in job standardization and cross-training for its employees?

Q: Comment on this statement: “The quality of store maintenance efforts

Comment on this statement: “The quality of store maintenance efforts affects consumer perceptions of the retailer, the life span of facilities, and operating expenses.”

Q: Talk to two local retailers and ask them what they have done

Talk to two local retailers and ask them what they have done to maximize their energy efficiency. Present your findings.

Q: You own a sporting goods store and offer personalization services. You

You own a sporting goods store and offer personalization services. You are planning a complete renovation of the accessories department. What decisions must you make?