chapter 13
Retailers need to differentiate and position their store and make decisions regarding their retail marketing mix. Before making those decisions, retailers must first __________. A. segment and define their target market B. develop a website C. hire knowledgeable staff D. choose a location E. decide on the store atmosphere
A. segment and define their target market
Which type of retailer carries narrow product lines with deep assortments within those lines? A. Superstores B. Specialty stores C. Discount stores D. Department stores E. Convenience stores
B. Specialty stores
Increasingly, different types of retailers now sell the same products at the same prices to the same consumers. This trend is called __________. A. megaretailing B. retail convergence C. mobile retailing D. green retailing E. showrooming
B. retail convergence
Which of the following is a recent trend in wholesaling? A. Less emphasis on efficiency B. Increased costs due to the use of computerized, automated, and Internet-based systems C. Less distinction between large retailers and large wholesalers D. Decreasing the services provided to retailers E. Less attention to building valuable customer relationships
C. Less distinction between large retailers and large wholesalers
A cluster of between 15 and 50 retail stores that usually contains a branch of a department store or variety store, a supermarket, specialty stores, professional offices, and (sometimes) a bank is a __________. A. power center B. neighborhood shopping center C. community shopping center D. lifestyle center E. regional shopping mall
C. community shopping center
One new technology being adopted by retailers is __________. For example, when opted-in customers enter a store, a signal wakes up an app on their smartphone or tablet, which welcomes them and alerts them to location-specific rewards and personalized product recommendations within the store. A. virtual reality B. scanners C. RFID D. beacon technology E. showrooming
D. beacon technology
Retailing today requires __________, which means creating a seamless cross-channel buying experience that integrates in-store, online, and mobile shopping. A. flash sales B. full-service retailing C. wholesaling D. omni-channel retailing E. showrooming
D. omni-channel retailing
Retailers must decide on which three major product variables? A. Product assortment, price, and location B. Product assortment, services mix, and location C. Product assortment, store atmosphere, and price D. Product assortment, services mix, and price E. Product assortment, services mix, and store atmosphere
E. Product assortment, services mix, and store atmosphere
What are the three main types of off-price retailers? A. Discount stores, factory outlets, and warehouse clubs B. Discount stores, factory outlets, and convenience stores C. Discount stores, convenience stores, and supermarkets D. Franchises, factory outlets, and warehouse clubs E. Independents, factory outlets, and warehouse clubs
E. Independents, factory outlets, and warehouse clubs
What are the four broad characteristics used to classify retail stores? A. Service, product lines, target market, and price B. Service, location, price, and organization C. Service, product lines, price, and location D. Location, product lines, price, and organization E. Service, product lines, price, and organization
E. Service, product lines, price, and organization