Question 1

Consumer packaged-goods companies,such as Procter & Gamble,Pepsi,and Kraft,typically seek an exclusive distribution strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Belinda is opening an upscale outdoor cooking equipment store.No other store in her market area carries similar items.Belinda is counting on her product line differentiation to distinguish her business from the competition.What problem might Belinda encounter?

Accepted Answer

It is difficult for retailers to disting

Question 3

Unusual and exciting displays like Bass Pro Shops' climbing wall and stocked aquarium are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  promotional discounts. 
B)  mass media gimmicks. 
C)  mobile marketing. 
D)  in-store promotions. 
E)  co-op advertising. 
A)  promotional discounts. 
B)  mass media gimmicks. 
C)  mobile marketing. 
D)  in-store promotions. 
E)  co-op advertising.

Question 4

Effective omnichannel operations require an integrated CRM (customer relationship management)system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Of the following retailers,the best example of a category killer is

Accepted Answer

A)  Dollar General. 
B)  Staples. 
C)  Kohl's. 
D)  Target. 
E)  Costco. 
A)  Dollar General. 
B)  Staples. 
C)  Kohl's. 
D)  Target. 
E)  Costco.

Question 6

Off-price retailers specialize in having a consistent line of merchandise available at discount prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Where does retailing fall in the supply chain?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the end 
B)  in the center 
C)  first 
D)  second 
E)  no where 
A)  at the end 
B)  in the center 
C)  first 
D)  second 
E)  no where

Question 8

Compared to conventional supermarkets,warehouse clubs have

Accepted Answer

A)  a broader assortment of food items. 
B)  a lower level of service. 
C)  slightly higher prices. 
D)  no products appealing to small businesses. 
E)  lower annual fees. 
A)  a broader assortment of food items. 
B)  a lower level of service. 
C)  slightly higher prices. 
D)  no products appealing to small businesses. 
E)  lower annual fees.

Question 9

What is the goal of newspaper,magazine,and television advertising for brick-and-mortar retailers?

Accepted Answer

Advertising in traditional med

Question 10

If a manufacturer wasn't happy with either intensive or exclusive distribution,a logical choice,which incorporates some features from both,would be __________ distribution.

Accepted Answer

A)  moderate 
B)  compromise 
C)  luxury 
D)  evolutionary 
E)  selective 
A)  moderate 
B)  compromise 
C)  luxury 
D)  evolutionary 
E)  selective

Question 11

The knowledge retailers can gain from their store personnel and customer relationship management databases is valuable for developing

Accepted Answer

A)  supply chain relationships. 
B)  extreme value retailing efforts. 
C)  increased customer loyalty. 
D)  global private-label brands. 
E)  omnichannel retailing. 
A)  supply chain relationships. 
B)  extreme value retailing efforts. 
C)  increased customer loyalty. 
D)  global private-label brands. 
E)  omnichannel retailing.

Question 12

Internet buyers are sometimes surprised to see online retailers using information about their past purchases to customize promotions targeted to them the next time they visit the retailer's website.The retailer is using the information to

Accepted Answer

A)  comply with Homeland Security requirements. 
B)  shift from a general merchandise retailer to a private-label retailer. 
C)  increase the share of wallet from their best customers. 
D)  create traffic in their brick-and-mortar stores. 
E)  reward customer loyalty. 
A)  comply with Homeland Security requirements. 
B)  shift from a general merchandise retailer to a private-label retailer. 
C)  increase the share of wallet from their best customers. 
D)  create traffic in their brick-and-mortar stores. 
E)  reward customer loyalty.

Question 13

__________ offer a limited assortment of general merchandise at very low prices and are often found in lower-rent locations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Department stores 
B)  Off-price retailers 
C)  Discount stores 
D)  Extreme value retailers 
E)  Category specialists 
A)  Department stores 
B)  Off-price retailers 
C)  Discount stores 
D)  Extreme value retailers 
E)  Category specialists

Question 14

The regional manager for your furniture store announces a goal of increasing the company's share of wallet by 10 percent.What does the manager mean?

Accepted Answer

The manager wants to increase

Question 15

Generally,the larger and more sophisticated the channel member,the less likely that it will

Accepted Answer

A)  use supply chain intermediaries. 
B)  rely on marketing research. 
C)  use omnichannel marketing. 
D)  use intensive distribution. 
E)  be concerned about competitive actions. 
A)  use supply chain intermediaries. 
B)  rely on marketing research. 
C)  use omnichannel marketing. 
D)  use intensive distribution. 
E)  be concerned about competitive actions.

Question 16

Imagine you are shopping for a specific item (such as a sweater,a toaster,etc.).What type of general merchandise retailer will you first seek? Using a specific item,select one type of general retailer,and in broad terms,describe the breadth and depth of its merchandise,the level of anticipated customer service,and general pricing.

Accepted Answer

Student responses should identify one of

Question 17

Annabeth is looking for a Michael Kors chronograph watch,and assumes she can view and try them on at Macy's.She makes a special trip to the store to look at the watches,and selects the style she likes best.Which aspect of choosing a retail partner allowed Annabeth to confidently shop for this item at a particular store?

Accepted Answer

A)  channel structure 
B)  customer expectations 
C)  channel characteristics 
D)  distribution intensity 
E)  vertical integration of channel 
A)  channel structure 
B)  customer expectations 
C)  channel characteristics 
D)  distribution intensity 
E)  vertical integration of channel

Question 18

Macy's,Kohl's,JCPenney,and Nordstrom are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  department stores. 
B)  off-price retailers. 
C)  discount stores. 
D)  extreme value stores. 
E)  category specialist stores. 
A)  department stores. 
B)  off-price retailers. 
C)  discount stores. 
D)  extreme value stores. 
E)  category specialist stores.

Question 19

As an omnichannel retailing operation matures,as in the case of Walmart,what tends to happen to its organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  separation of all operations 
B)  escalation of costs across all channels 
C)  growth of retail channel and diminishment of Internet channel 
D)  operational integration of all channels 
E)  growth of Internet channel and diminishment of retail channel 
A)  separation of all operations 
B)  escalation of costs across all channels 
C)  growth of retail channel and diminishment of Internet channel 
D)  operational integration of all channels 
E)  growth of Internet channel and diminishment of retail channel

Question 20

One of the greatest constraints faced by store-based retailers-and one that the Internet channel can address-is

Accepted Answer

A)  price competition. 
B)  the amount of merchandise that can be carried in a physical store. 
C)  competition from other retailers. 
D)  common zoning restrictions limiting the kinds of merchandise that can be offered for sale. 
E)  interactive customer service. 
A)  price competition. 
B)  the amount of merchandise that can be carried in a physical store. 
C)  competition from other retailers. 
D)  common zoning restrictions limiting the kinds of merchandise that can be offered for sale. 
E)  interactive customer service.

Consumer packaged-goods companies,such as Procter & Gamble,Pepsi,and Kraft,typically seek an exclusive distribution strategy.

Belinda is opening an upscale outdoor cooking equipment store.No other store in her market area carries similar items.Belinda is counting on her product line differentiation to distinguish her business from the competition.What problem might Belinda encounter?

Unusual and exciting displays like Bass Pro Shops' climbing wall and stocked aquarium are examples of

Effective omnichannel operations require an integrated CRM (customer relationship management)system.

Of the following retailers,the best example of a category killer is

Off-price retailers specialize in having a consistent line of merchandise available at discount prices.

Where does retailing fall in the supply chain?

Compared to conventional supermarkets,warehouse clubs have

What is the goal of newspaper,magazine,and television advertising for brick-and-mortar retailers?

If a manufacturer wasn't happy with either intensive or exclusive distribution,a logical choice,which incorporates some features from both,would be __________ distribution.

The knowledge retailers can gain from their store personnel and customer relationship management databases is valuable for developing

Internet buyers are sometimes surprised to see online retailers using information about their past purchases to customize promotions targeted to them the next time they visit the retailer's website.The retailer is using the information to

__________ offer a limited assortment of general merchandise at very low prices and are often found in lower-rent locations.

The regional manager for your furniture store announces a goal of increasing the company's share of wallet by 10 percent.What does the manager mean?

Generally,the larger and more sophisticated the channel member,the less likely that it will

Macy's,Kohl's,JCPenney,and Nordstrom are examples of

As an omnichannel retailing operation matures,as in the case of Walmart,what tends to happen to its organizational structure?

One of the greatest constraints faced by store-based retailers-and one that the Internet channel can address-is

Overview of Marketing

Developing Marketing Strategies and a Marketing Plan

Conscious Marketing,corporate Social Responsibility,and Ethics

Analyzing the Marketing Environment

Consumer Behavior

Business-To-Business Marketing

Global Marketing

Segmentation,targeting,and Positioning

Marketing Research

Product,branding,and Packaging Decisions

Developing New Products

Services: the Intangible Product

Pricing Concepts for Establishing Value

Supply Chain and Channel Management

Supply Chain and Channel Management

Integrated Marketing Communications

Advertising,public Relations,and Sales Promotions

Personal Selling and Sales Management

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Exam 17: Retailing and Omnichannel Marketing

Consumer packaged-goods companies,such as Procter & Gamble,Pepsi,and Kraft,typically seek an exclusive distribution strategy.

Belinda is opening an upscale outdoor cooking equipment store.No other store in her market area carries similar items.Belinda is counting on her product line differentiation to distinguish her business from the competition.What problem might Belinda encounter?

Unusual and exciting displays like Bass Pro Shops' climbing wall and stocked aquarium are examples of

Effective omnichannel operations require an integrated CRM (customer relationship management)system.

Of the following retailers,the best example of a category killer is

Off-price retailers specialize in having a consistent line of merchandise available at discount prices.

Where does retailing fall in the supply chain?

Compared to conventional supermarkets,warehouse clubs have

What is the goal of newspaper,magazine,and television advertising for brick-and-mortar retailers?

If a manufacturer wasn't happy with either intensive or exclusive distribution,a logical choice,which incorporates some features from both,would be __________ distribution.

The knowledge retailers can gain from their store personnel and customer relationship management databases is valuable for developing

Internet buyers are sometimes surprised to see online retailers using information about their past purchases to customize promotions targeted to them the next time they visit the retailer's website.The retailer is using the information to

__________ offer a limited assortment of general merchandise at very low prices and are often found in lower-rent locations.

The regional manager for your furniture store announces a goal of increasing the company's share of wallet by 10 percent.What does the manager mean?

Generally,the larger and more sophisticated the channel member,the less likely that it will

Macy's,Kohl's,JCPenney,and Nordstrom are examples of

As an omnichannel retailing operation matures,as in the case of Walmart,what tends to happen to its organizational structure?

One of the greatest constraints faced by store-based retailers-and one that the Internet channel can address-is

Overview of Marketing

Developing Marketing Strategies and a Marketing Plan

Conscious Marketing,corporate Social Responsibility,and Ethics

Analyzing the Marketing Environment

Consumer Behavior

Business-To-Business Marketing

Global Marketing

Segmentation,targeting,and Positioning

Marketing Research

Product,branding,and Packaging Decisions

Developing New Products

Services: the Intangible Product

Pricing Concepts for Establishing Value

Supply Chain and Channel Management

Supply Chain and Channel Management

Integrated Marketing Communications

Advertising,public Relations,and Sales Promotions

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Filters