Question 1

When Home Depot switched its in-store light fixture displays to compact fluorescent light and LED light bulbs,painted the roofs of its stores white,and installed solar panels,it reduced its energy use by __________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  10
C)  15
D)  20
E)  25F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Scrambled merchandising refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  displaying merchandise throughout a store rather than keeping all similar items together in rows on a shelf or point of purchase displays.
B)  offering several unrelated product lines in a single store.
C)  changing where items are displayed in a store to create customer interest to a variety of product lines.
D)  offering several related product lines in multiple stores.
E)  offering several related product lines in a single store.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The amount added to the cost the retailer paid for a product to reach the final selling price is referred to as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  markup
B)  markdown
C)  original markup
D)  maintained markup
E)  cost-plus markupF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Explain the difference between a hypermarket and a supercenter.

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The hypermarket is a form of scrambled m...

Question 5

Which form of retail outlet would most likely offer customers convenience,quality personal service,and lifestyle compatibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate chain
B)  independent retailer
C)  administered system
D)  contractual system
E)  sole incorporationF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

During which stage of the retail life cycle do companies establish multiple outlets?

Accepted Answer

A)  decline
B)  maturity
C)  accelerated development
D)  introduction
E)  early growthF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  functional qualities
B)  sociological qualities
C)  psychological attributes
D)  antecedent attributes
E)  personality elementsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Explain the dimensions of the retail positioning matrix and give an example of a store that would be located in each quadrant of the matrix.

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The retail positioning matrix is a matri...

Question 9

Bloomingdale's stores are part of the __________ corporate chain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dillard's
B)  Macy's
C)  Target's
D)  Walmart's
E)  Saks Fifth Avenue'sF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The difference between the final selling price and the retailer's cost is referred to as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  original markup
B)  maintained markup
C)  markdown
D)  differential markup
E)  discounted priceF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

According to Figure 16-10 above,"C" represents which stage of the retail life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  stabilization
B)  early growth
C)  accelerated development
D)  maturity
E)  declineF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

A manufacturer's branch office

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A)  carries a producer's inventory and performs the functions of a full-service wholesaler.
B)  performs a sales function as an option to agents and brokers.
C)  works for several producers and carries noncompetitive,complementary merchandise in an exclusive territory.
D)  takes title to merchandise but sells only to buyers who call on them,pays cash for merchandise,and furnishes their own transportation for the merchandise.
E)  brings buyers and sellers together to make sales.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

An IKEA mail order catalog is an example of __________ retailing.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrusive
B)  intertype
C)  scrambled
D)  nonstore
E)  hypermarketF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Most stores today are near several others in one of five settings: the central business district,the community shopping center,the strip mall,the power center,or the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  exurb value center
B)  urban megacenter
C)  suburban downtown
D)  regional shopping center
E)  rural micromallF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

By requiring its toy suppliers to trim one square-inch of packaging from its lines,Walmart reduced packaging by __________ tons.

Accepted Answer

A)  3,000
B)  3,500
C)  4,000
D)  4,500
E)  5,000F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

In the direct mail and catalog retailing,the "P" in the acronym "PURL" stands for __________.[NOTE: "URL" stands for "uniform resource locator," which is also known as a website address,such as www.apple.com.]

Accepted Answer

A)  personalized
B)  pre-sorted
C)  pre-loaded
D)  proactive
E)  portableF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Offering several unrelated product lines in a single store is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intertype competition
B)  multiple distribution
C)  scrambled merchandising
D)  a department store
E)  a specialty outletF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Managing the breadth and depth of merchandise available from many manufacturers requires retail buyers who are

Accepted Answer

A)  efficient and effective managers.
B)  familiar with the needs of the target market.
C)  experienced shoppers.
D)  familiar with retail inventory management.
E)  product champions.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Jim Smith is an avid fly fisherman who lives in Deer Key,FL.For his hobby,Jim needs large rubber rafts,hip waders,special fishing rods,reels,line,and an assortment of fishing tackle and lures.There are no sporting goods stores in Deer Key,so Jim orders his fishing supplies from the L.L.Bean catalog.His supplies are generally delivered to his home within 72 hours.Jim is using a __________ to satisfy his fishing supply needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  home delivery retailer
B)  quick response retailer
C)  direct-mail marketer
D)  flexible response marketer
E)  regional marketerF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

By selling franchises,an organization __________ the cost of expansion and __________ its control compared to owning its own retail outlets.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases;increases
B)  increases;reduces
C)  reduces;increases
D)  increases;retains almost all
E)  reduces;reducesF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 16: Retailing and Wholesaling

Explain the dimensions of the retail positioning matrix and give an example of a store that would be located in each quadrant of the matrix.

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The amount added to the cost the retailer paid for a product to reach the final selling price is referred to as a(n) __________.

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Most stores today are near several others in one of five settings: the central business district,the community shopping center,the strip mall,the power center,or the __________.

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According to Figure 16-10 above,"C" represents which stage of the retail life cycle?

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Which form of retail outlet would most likely offer customers convenience,quality personal service,and lifestyle compatibility?

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Offering several unrelated product lines in a single store is referred to as __________.

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An IKEA mail order catalog is an example of __________ retailing.

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Bloomingdale's stores are part of the __________ corporate chain.

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When Home Depot switched its in-store light fixture displays to compact fluorescent light and LED light bulbs,painted the roofs of its stores white,and installed solar panels,it reduced its energy use by __________ percent.

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A manufacturer's branch office

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Managing the breadth and depth of merchandise available from many manufacturers requires retail buyers who are

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Explain the difference between a hypermarket and a supercenter.

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By requiring its toy suppliers to trim one square-inch of packaging from its lines,Walmart reduced packaging by __________ tons.

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In the direct mail and catalog retailing,the "P" in the acronym "PURL" stands for __________.[NOTE: "URL" stands for "uniform resource locator," which is also known as a website address,such as www.apple.com.]

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The difference between the final selling price and the retailer's cost is referred to as a(n) __________.

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

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During which stage of the retail life cycle do companies establish multiple outlets?

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By selling franchises,an organization the cost of expansion and its control compared to owning its own retail outlets.

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Explain the dimensions of the retail positioning matrix and give an example of a store that would be located in each quadrant of the matrix.

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The amount added to the cost the retailer paid for a product to reach the final selling price is referred to as a(n) __________.

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Most stores today are near several others in one of five settings: the central business district,the community shopping center,the strip mall,the power center,or the __________.

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According to Figure 16-10 above,"C" represents which stage of the retail life cycle?

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Offering several unrelated product lines in a single store is referred to as __________.

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Bloomingdale's stores are part of the __________ corporate chain.

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Explain the difference between a hypermarket and a supercenter.

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By requiring its toy suppliers to trim one square-inch of packaging from its lines,Walmart reduced packaging by __________ tons.

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The difference between the final selling price and the retailer's cost is referred to as a(n) __________.

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

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