Question 1

List,describe the differences and give an example for each of the three different levels of service offered by retailers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Figure: 15-5  
-Which of the following stores would best fit in quadrant "C" shown in Figure 15-5?

Accepted Answer

A) Kmart 
B) Payless ShoeSource 
C) Dillard's department store 
D) Bergdorf Goodman department store 
A) Kmart 
B) Payless ShoeSource 
C) Dillard's department store 
D) Bergdorf Goodman department store

Question 3

Intangibles such as a sense of belonging,excitement,style,or warmth are considered to be _____ of a store's image.

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A) functional qualities 
B) sociological qualities 
C) psychological attributes 
D) antecedent attributes 
A) functional qualities 
B) sociological qualities 
C) psychological attributes 
D) antecedent attributes

Question 4

The goods and services mix,the physical distribution mix,and the communication mix chosen by a store are known collectively as the:

Accepted Answer

A) wheel of retailing. 
B) distribution mix. 
C) consumer-retailer matrix. 
D) retailing mix. 
A) wheel of retailing. 
B) distribution mix. 
C) consumer-retailer matrix. 
D) retailing mix.

Question 5

Prices in vending machines tend to be higher because:

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A) machines are placed in high demand areas. 
B) maintenance and operating costs are high. 
C) only small unit volume items are sold. 
D) customary pricing requires certain coin amounts regardless of markup. 
A) machines are placed in high demand areas. 
B) maintenance and operating costs are high. 
C) only small unit volume items are sold. 
D) customary pricing requires certain coin amounts regardless of markup.

Question 6

One of the fastest growing trends in retail locations is:

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A) online ordering 
B) smaller stores in urban centres 
C) pop-up shops 
D) larger box stores in urban centre 
A) online ordering 
B) smaller stores in urban centres 
C) pop-up shops 
D) larger box stores in urban centre

Question 7

Which type of store gives shoppers the greatest variety of merchandise?

Accepted Answer

A) a specialty clothing store 
B) a limited line gift store 
C) a hypermarket 
D) a clothing outlet 
A) a specialty clothing store 
B) a limited line gift store 
C) a hypermarket 
D) a clothing outlet

Question 8

Franchising is attractive for the franchisee because:

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A) it gives the franchisee complete control over the delivery and presentation of merchandise. 
B) the license fees paid to the franchisor is the only fees the franchisee pays. 
C) it relieves the franchisee from any company or product liabilities. 
D) it offers the franchisee the opportunity to enter into a well-known, established business where managerial advice is provide 
A) it gives the franchisee complete control over the delivery and presentation of merchandise. 
B) the license fees paid to the franchisor is the only fees the franchisee pays. 
C) it relieves the franchisee from any company or product liabilities. 
D) it offers the franchisee the opportunity to enter into a well-known, established business where managerial advice is provide

Question 9

Figure: 15-5  
-Which of the following stores would best fit in quadrant "B" shown in Figure 15-5?

Accepted Answer

A) Walmart 
B) Payless ShoeSource 
C) Hudson's Bay 
D) Birks 
A) Walmart 
B) Payless ShoeSource 
C) Hudson's Bay 
D) Birks

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true regarding extreme value retailers?

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A) they are exemplified by Dollar General, Fred's, and Family Dollar stores. 
B) they attract customers who want value. 
C) they average about 16,000 square feet in size. 
D) they appeal to customers who like a neighbourhood store environment. 
A) they are exemplified by Dollar General, Fred's, and Family Dollar stores. 
B) they attract customers who want value. 
C) they average about 16,000 square feet in size. 
D) they appeal to customers who like a neighbourhood store environment.

Question 11

What is the value of retailing for consumers and the economy?

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Question 12

The key goal for retailers in the accelerated development phase of the retail life cycle is to:

Accepted Answer

A) establish a dominant position in the fight for market share. 
B) delay entering the decline stage of the life cycle. 
C) find ways of discouraging their customers from moving to low-margin, mass-volume outlets. 
D) establish a retail concept which is a sharp departure from existing competition. 
A) establish a dominant position in the fight for market share. 
B) delay entering the decline stage of the life cycle. 
C) find ways of discouraging their customers from moving to low-margin, mass-volume outlets. 
D) establish a retail concept which is a sharp departure from existing competition.

Question 13

Breadth of product line refers to ______ a store carries.

Accepted Answer

A) the quality of merchandise 
B) the variety of different items 
C) a wide assortment of a few related items 
D) the physical size, from large to small, of products 
A) the quality of merchandise 
B) the variety of different items 
C) a wide assortment of a few related items 
D) the physical size, from large to small, of products

Question 14

Canada's top three grocery store rivals (Loblaws,Sobeys,and Metro)have combined sales greater than the GDP of which country?

Accepted Answer

A) United States 
B) Switzerland 
C) China 
D) North Korea 
A) United States 
B) Switzerland 
C) China 
D) North Korea

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of non-store retailing?

Accepted Answer

A) hypermarkets 
B) supercentres 
C) shopping centres 
D) vending machines 
A) hypermarkets 
B) supercentres 
C) shopping centres 
D) vending machines

Question 16

Shopper Marketing is focused on:

Accepted Answer

A) influencing the in-store behavior of a shopper by using displays, samples, and coupons 
B) securing those customers who check prices in-store using their mobile device 
C) bringing those individuals who primarily shop online, into the store 
D) upselling to vulnerable customers 
A) influencing the in-store behavior of a shopper by using displays, samples, and coupons 
B) securing those customers who check prices in-store using their mobile device 
C) bringing those individuals who primarily shop online, into the store 
D) upselling to vulnerable customers

Question 17

A type of retail outlet that focuses on one type of product at very competitive prices and often dominates the market is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) general merchandise store. 
B) specialty outlet. 
C) hypermarket. 
D) category killer. 
A) general merchandise store. 
B) specialty outlet. 
C) hypermarket. 
D) category killer.

Question 18

An American retailer wants to make a splash with a limited time store,a pop-up store,in downtown Vancouver during the Valentine's Day season.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of implementing this type of strategy.

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Question 19

Which of the statements about corporate chains is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporate chains are multiple outlets under common ownership. 
B) Corporate chains usually use centralized decision making. 
C) Corporate chains are able to negotiate with suppliers for special services or volume discounts. 
D) Corporate chains account for over 60 percent of total retail trade in Canada. 
A) Corporate chains are multiple outlets under common ownership. 
B) Corporate chains usually use centralized decision making. 
C) Corporate chains are able to negotiate with suppliers for special services or volume discounts. 
D) Corporate chains account for over 60 percent of total retail trade in Canada.

Question 20

Direct mail and catalogue retailing are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) residential marketing. 
B) home marketing. 
C) scrambled merchandising. 
D) non-store retailing. 
A) residential marketing. 
B) home marketing. 
C) scrambled merchandising. 
D) non-store retailing.

List,describe the differences and give an example for each of the three different levels of service offered by retailers.

Figure: 15-5 -Which of the following stores would best fit in quadrant "C" shown in Figure 15-5?

Intangibles such as a sense of belonging,excitement,style,or warmth are considered to be _____ of a store's image.

The goods and services mix,the physical distribution mix,and the communication mix chosen by a store are known collectively as the:

Prices in vending machines tend to be higher because:

One of the fastest growing trends in retail locations is:

Which type of store gives shoppers the greatest variety of merchandise?

Franchising is attractive for the franchisee because:

Figure: 15-5 -Which of the following stores would best fit in quadrant "B" shown in Figure 15-5?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding extreme value retailers?

What is the value of retailing for consumers and the economy?

The key goal for retailers in the accelerated development phase of the retail life cycle is to:

Breadth of product line refers to ______ a store carries.

Canada's top three grocery store rivals (Loblaws,Sobeys,and Metro)have combined sales greater than the GDP of which country?

Which of the following is an example of non-store retailing?

Shopper Marketing is focused on:

A type of retail outlet that focuses on one type of product at very competitive prices and often dominates the market is called a:

An American retailer wants to make a splash with a limited time store,a pop-up store,in downtown Vancouver during the Valentine's Day season.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of implementing this type of strategy.

Which of the statements about corporate chains is NOT true?

Direct mail and catalogue retailing are examples of:

Marketing: Customer Value, satisfaction, relationships, and Experiences

Developing Successful Marketing Strategies

Scanning the Marketing Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility in Marketing

Consumer Behaviour

Organizational Markets and Buyer Behaviour

Reaching Global Markets

Marketing Research: From Information to Action

Market Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

Developing New Products and Services

Managing Products and Brands

Managing Services

Pricing Products and Services

Managing Marketing Channels and Supply Chains

Integrated Marketing Communications and Direct Marketing

Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Public Relations

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Pulling It All Together: The Strategic Marketing Process

Using Social Media to Connect With Consumers

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Exam 15: Retailing

List,describe the differences and give an example for each of the three different levels of service offered by retailers.

Figure: 15-5 -Which of the following stores would best fit in quadrant "C" shown in Figure 15-5?

Intangibles such as a sense of belonging,excitement,style,or warmth are considered to be _____ of a store's image.

The goods and services mix,the physical distribution mix,and the communication mix chosen by a store are known collectively as the:

Prices in vending machines tend to be higher because:

One of the fastest growing trends in retail locations is:

Which type of store gives shoppers the greatest variety of merchandise?

Franchising is attractive for the franchisee because:

Figure: 15-5 -Which of the following stores would best fit in quadrant "B" shown in Figure 15-5?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding extreme value retailers?

What is the value of retailing for consumers and the economy?

The key goal for retailers in the accelerated development phase of the retail life cycle is to:

Breadth of product line refers to ______ a store carries.

Canada's top three grocery store rivals (Loblaws,Sobeys,and Metro)have combined sales greater than the GDP of which country?

Which of the following is an example of non-store retailing?

Shopper Marketing is focused on:

A type of retail outlet that focuses on one type of product at very competitive prices and often dominates the market is called a:

An American retailer wants to make a splash with a limited time store,a pop-up store,in downtown Vancouver during the Valentine's Day season.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of implementing this type of strategy.

Which of the statements about corporate chains is NOT true?

Direct mail and catalogue retailing are examples of:

Marketing: Customer Value, satisfaction, relationships, and Experiences

Developing Successful Marketing Strategies

Scanning the Marketing Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility in Marketing

Consumer Behaviour

Organizational Markets and Buyer Behaviour

Reaching Global Markets

Marketing Research: From Information to Action

Market Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

Developing New Products and Services

Managing Products and Brands

Managing Services

Pricing Products and Services

Managing Marketing Channels and Supply Chains

Integrated Marketing Communications and Direct Marketing

Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Public Relations

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Pulling It All Together: The Strategic Marketing Process

Using Social Media to Connect With Consumers

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