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In response to the changes in Canada, many direct sellers are implementing a ________ strategy, expanding into other countries with their current product lines.


A) market development
B) harvesting
C) market penetration
D) product development

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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

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Global Pigeon Supplies is one of the biggest retailers of racing pigeon supplies in the country. The storeowner describes the store as "the Sam's [Club] of pigeon supplies." Global Pigeon Supplies is an example of a(n) :


A) intertype outlet.
B) general merchandise store.
C) single-line store.
D) limited-line store.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Direct selling involves ________ active customer involvement and ________ active retailer involvement.


A) high, low
B) high, high
C) low, low
D) low, high

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Fresh-cut flowers that used to only be available from florists can now be purchased at neighbourhood supermarkets. This is an example of:


A) intertype competition.
B) mixed-line merchandising.
C) dysfunctional competition.
D) multi-product marketing.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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As a Marketing Analyst for Rona, your manager asked you to complete a competitive overview where you looked at other retail outlets, their breadth of product lines, and any value-added services offered. Essentially, your manager is asking you to complete a:


A) market-product grid
B) retail positioning matrix
C) BCG growth share matrix
D) payoff table

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Retailing is an important marketing activity. Not only do producers and consumers meet through retailing actions, but retailing also creates ________and has a significant Impact on the economy.


A) customer value
B) public service to charities
C) harvesting possibilities
D) the nation's largest source of tax revenues

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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


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

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Explain why direct mail has grown so rapidly in recent years.

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Major retail categories in Canada include:


A) automotive, food, furniture, and clothing.
B) automotive, coffee, furniture, and clothing.
C) SUVs, food, homes, and clothing.
D) SUVs, beverage, homes, and services.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Home Depot began as a simple retailing concept to provide a one-stop shopping for construction materials and tools whether for the professional or the do-it-yourselfer. It has evolved into a home and garden centre. It now has professional home interior Decorators employed to help customers make decisions about lights, wallpaper, paint, etc. It also offers installation services on many of the items it sells. From being a Relatively simple concept, Home Depot has become an international chain with higher margins and a diverse list of products. This evolution of Home Depot is consistent with the:


A) wheel of retailing.
B) fast food retail cycle.
C) evolution of retailing.
D) retail cycle.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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A retailer bought a pair of designer eyeglass frames for $16. She sets the initial selling price at $48 dollars. The final selling price was $34. What was the original markup?


A) $34
B) $16
C) $32
D) $48

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following stores are most likely to be anchor stores at a regional shopping centre?


A) Sears and Hudson's Bay
B) Old Navy, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Kay-Bee Toy store
C) an antique store, Dollar General store, and a bakery
D) Hickory Farms, a locally-owned jewelry store, and Radio Shack

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is a commonly used method of classifying retail outlets?


A) form of ownership
B) proportion of national brands carried
C) revenue generated
D) service versus product

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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In Europe, stores are based on the concept of one-stop shopping for consumers. These can best be described as:


A) megamarkets
B) euromarkets
C) hypermarkets
D) one-stop markets

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Jim is waiting in line at the bank for 20 minutes. When he gets in front of the teller, he asks to deposit the business cheques. The bank teller tells him that in future, he can deposit his cheques faster using the deposit feature in the bank's mobile app. This example illustrates which change in the retailing environment?


A) Faster retailing.
B) Travel retailing.
C) Mobile retailing.
D) Innovative retailing.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Using the foundation described in the text about vending machines and mobile technology, describe the 'vending machine of the future'

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Each of the following is an example of a corporate chain EXCEPT:


A) Loblaws
B) Hudson's Bay
C) Guardian Drugs
D) Walmart

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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A community shopping centre is a:


A) cluster of stores in a downtown area.
B) cluster of stores that serves people who are within a five to ten minute drive and live in a population base under 30,000.
C) retail site location that typically has one primary store and often about 20 to 40 smaller outlets and serves a population of consumers who are within a 10 to 20 minute drive.
D) suburban mall containing up to 100 stores that the typical drawing distance is over 5 to 10 miles from the mall. They often contain one or two anchor stores.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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McDonald's introduction of kiosks in the U.S.A. where consumers can order customized meals, reflects the changing trend of customers' desire for:


A) accessibility with more convenient locations.
B) personalized customer service.
C) changing eating habits.
D) low-barrier franchise opportunities.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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