Question 1

A drugstore that sells pharmaceuticals,beauty aids,camera equipment,nonperishable groceries,and small hardware items is an example of a retailer using

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A)  multiple distribution channels.
B)  full service.
C)  scrambled merchandising.
D)  intertype competition.
E)  dual channel marketing.

Question 2

Direct-mail and catalog retailing are examples of

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A)  nonstore retailing.
B)  intertype retailing.
C)  online retailing.
D)  print-media retailing.
E)  dual retailing.

Question 3

Data analytics benefits retailers by

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A)  accurately predicting changes in the external environment.
B)  allowing merchants to provide personalized,real-time messaging and promotions.
C)  eliminating the need for wholesaling and the associated markups that raise prices.
D)  shortening the retail life cycle.
E)  improving sales per square foot or same-store sales growth by providing access to alternate channels.

Question 4

A limited-service wholesaler that performs all channel functions and sells on consignment to retailers,which means it retains the title to the products displayed and bills retailers only for the merchandise sold,is a

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A)  truck jobber.
B)  transport vendor.
C)  rack jobber.
D)  cash and carry wholesaler.
E)  drop shipper.

Question 5

Which type of outlet is most likely in its accelerated development stage of the retail life cycle?

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A)  single-price stores
B)  online retailers
C)  supermarkets
D)  business-district retailers
E)  convenience stores

Question 6

One method of classification categorizes a retailer as self-,limited-,or full-

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A)  involvement.
B)  assortment.
C)  management.
D)  service.
E)  ownership.

Question 7

Which of the following is a commonly used method of retail outlet classification?

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A)  service versus product
B)  type of merchandise line
C)  proportion of national versus private label brands carried
D)  revenues generated
E)  profitability

Question 8

Enterprise car rental agency differentiates itself from other similar agencies by providing a delivery service.This delivery service is particularly valuable to someone who has been left stranded without transportation.By making it easy to rent temporary transportation,Enterprise is emphasizing which utility?

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A)  form
B)  product
C)  service
D)  possession
E)  convenience

Question 9

The use of specialty catalogs from firms such as IKEA,Crate and Barrel,and L.L.Bean have been affected by all of the following factors except which?

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A)  The possibility of the U.S.Postal Service reducing delivery to five days a week.
B)  Higher paper costs,an increase in postage rates,and the possibility of the U.S.Postal Service reducing delivery to five days a week.
C)  The growing interest in do-not-mail legislation.
D)  The concern for "green" mailings and catalogs.
E)  The growing influence of television home shopping.

Question 10

A method of classification that describes how many different types of products a store carries and in what assortment is referred to as a

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A)  product mix.
B)  service level.
C)  product variety.
D)  store composition.
E)  merchandise line.

Question 11

Emphasizing consistently low prices and eliminating most markdowns is referred to as

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A)  low-margin pricing.
B)  everyday low pricing.
C)  everyday fair pricing.
D)  value-based pricing.
E)  maintained pricing.

Question 12

The three commonly used terms to describe levels of service in retailing are

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A)  self-service,limited-service,and full-service.
B)  retailer-service,sales-service,and customer-service.
C)  self-service,automated-service,and online-service.
D)  limited-service,full-service,and automated-service.
E)  wholesaler-service,retailer-service,and customer-service.

Question 13

A business in Kansas City,Missouri,looking to rent office space should use a(n) ________ to help it locate the most suitable space at the best possible rate.

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A)   selling agent
B)   manufacturer's representative
C)   manufacturer's agent
D)   administrator
E)   broker

Question 14

Brokers are independent firms or individuals who

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A)  represent a single producer and are responsible for the entire marketing function of that producer.
B)  work for several producers and carry noncompetitive,complementary merchandise in an exclusive territory.
C)  take title to merchandise but sell only to buyers that call on them,pay cash for merchandise,and furnish their own transportation for the merchandise.
D)  own the merchandise they sell but do not physically handle,stock,or deliver it.
E)  bring buyers and sellers together to make sales.

Question 15

A markdown refers to

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A)  the difference between the final selling price and the retailer's cost.
B)  the amount the manufacturer adds to achieve the desired suggested retail price.
C)  discounting a product when it does not sell at the original price and an adjustment is necessary.
D)  the lowest price to which a retailer can reduce a sales ticket and still make a profit.
E)  the net margin.

Question 16

The horizontal dimension of the retail positioning matrix is

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A)  depth of product line.
B)  value added.
C)  relative market share.
D)  breadth of product line.
E)  stage in the retail life cycle.

Question 17

Store layout,colors,lighting,and music are all considered part of a store's retail

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A)  sensory management plan.
B)  measurable attributes.
C)  antecedent attributes.
D)  emotive appeal.
E)  atmosphere.

Question 18

The analytical tool that positions retail outlets in terms of the breadth of their product line and value added,such as location,product reliability,or prestige,is the

Accepted Answer

A)  growth share matrix.
B)  MAC framework.
C)  market-product grid.
D)  retail positioning matrix.
E)  wheel of retailing.

Question 19

Dick's Sporting Goods is a leading sports retailer that provides year-round inventory of equipment for just about any sport.Even during the off-season,equipment for seasonal sports is available at Dick's.Which utility does the it best provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  time
B)  convenience
C)  possession
D)  form
E)  performance

Question 20

Rack jobbers are wholesalers that

Accepted Answer

A)  furnish the shelves that display merchandise in retail stores,perform all channel functions,and sell on consignment to retailers.
B)  own the merchandise they sell and have retailers store it in their warehouses.
C)  own the merchandise they sell but do not physically handle,stock,or deliver it.
D)  have a small warehouse from which they stock their trucks for distribution to retailers.
E)  work for several producers and carry noncompetitive,complementary merchandise in an exclusive territory.

Exam 16: Retailing and Wholesaling

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Which type of outlet is most likely in its accelerated development stage of the retail life cycle?

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A drugstore that sells pharmaceuticals,beauty aids,camera equipment,nonperishable groceries,and small hardware items is an example of a retailer using

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Brokers are independent firms or individuals who

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Store layout,colors,lighting,and music are all considered part of a store's retail

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A markdown refers to

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The analytical tool that positions retail outlets in terms of the breadth of their product line and value added,such as location,product reliability,or prestige,is the

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Emphasizing consistently low prices and eliminating most markdowns is referred to as

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Which of the following is a commonly used method of retail outlet classification?

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The use of specialty catalogs from firms such as IKEA,Crate and Barrel,and L.L.Bean have been affected by all of the following factors except which?

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Dick's Sporting Goods is a leading sports retailer that provides year-round inventory of equipment for just about any sport.Even during the off-season,equipment for seasonal sports is available at Dick's.Which utility does the it best provide?

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A limited-service wholesaler that performs all channel functions and sells on consignment to retailers,which means it retains the title to the products displayed and bills retailers only for the merchandise sold,is a

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Data analytics benefits retailers by

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A business in Kansas City,Missouri,looking to rent office space should use a(n) ________ to help it locate the most suitable space at the best possible rate.

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Direct-mail and catalog retailing are examples of

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A method of classification that describes how many different types of products a store carries and in what assortment is referred to as a

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The three commonly used terms to describe levels of service in retailing are

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The horizontal dimension of the retail positioning matrix is

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Rack jobbers are wholesalers that

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One method of classification categorizes a retailer as self-,limited-,or full-

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Which type of outlet is most likely in its accelerated development stage of the retail life cycle?

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A drugstore that sells pharmaceuticals,beauty aids,camera equipment,nonperishable groceries,and small hardware items is an example of a retailer using

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Store layout,colors,lighting,and music are all considered part of a store's retail

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A markdown refers to

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The analytical tool that positions retail outlets in terms of the breadth of their product line and value added,such as location,product reliability,or prestige,is the

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Which of the following is a commonly used method of retail outlet classification?

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The use of specialty catalogs from firms such as IKEA,Crate and Barrel,and L.L.Bean have been affected by all of the following factors except which?

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Dick's Sporting Goods is a leading sports retailer that provides year-round inventory of equipment for just about any sport.Even during the off-season,equipment for seasonal sports is available at Dick's.Which utility does the it best provide?

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A limited-service wholesaler that performs all channel functions and sells on consignment to retailers,which means it retains the title to the products displayed and bills retailers only for the merchandise sold,is a

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Data analytics benefits retailers by

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