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Selling agents are agents that


A) furnish the racks or shelves that display merchandise in retail stores, perform all channel functions, and sell on consignment to retailers.
B) represent a single producer and are responsible for the entire marketing function of that producer.
C) work for several producers and carry noncompetitive, complementary merchandise in an exclusive territory.
D) 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.
E) sell primarily large bulky products.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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List the five store locations or settings. How has the location of stores changed over the years?

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Department stores started downtown in mo...

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Markup refers to


A) the difference between the final selling price and how the customer values the product.
B) selling brand name merchandise at lower than regular prices.
C) the amount added to the cost the retailer paid for a product to reach the final selling price.
D) the difference between the retail cost and initial selling price.
E) the reduction in retail price, usually expressed as a percentage equal to the amount reduced, divided by the original price, and then multiplied by 100.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

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Large strip malls that often have two to five anchor stores, and often a supermarket that brings shoppers on a weekly basis, are referred to as


A) suburban malls.
B) warehouse malls.
C) power centers.
D) retail malls.
E) cluster malls.

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

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In the context of omnichannel retailing, all of the following are potential consumer touch points for a retailer except


A) picking up the product from the nearest store.
B) providing feedback on the retailer's Facebook page.
C) placing an order online.
D) using displays, coupons, product samples, and other brand communications to influence shopping behavior.
E) using a mobile app to scan a QR code from a catalog.

F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Sam's Club and Costco are examples of


A) supercenters.
B) hypermarkets.
C) warehouse clubs.
D) single-price retailers.
E) outlet stores.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

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The marketing managers at Omaha Steaks used airlines' databases to mail a special offer to frequent flyers. Eight weeks after shipping the steaks to the frequent flyers who responded to the offer, the company's salespeople followed up by telephoning customers to ask for new orders. This is an example of which types of nonstore retailing?


A) direct selling and telemarketing
B) direct mail and telemarketing
C) telemarketing and online retailing
D) online retailing and direct mail
E) direct mail and direct selling

F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Price ranges, store layouts, and breadth and depth of merchandise lines are considered to be the __________ of a store's image.


A) functional qualities
B) sociological qualities
C) psychological attributes
D) lifestyle attributes
E) atmospheric elements

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

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An indicator of how effectively retail space is used to generate revenue is called


A) sales per square foot.
B) return in investment.
C) percentage of markup.
D) gross profit.
E) same-store sales growth.

F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

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The term bricks and clicks refers to __________ and __________, respectively.


A) catalogs; websites
B) search engines; websites
C) traditional retailers; online retailers
D) buildings; shoppers
E) computer savvy buyers; computer novice buyers

F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

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The difference between the final selling price and the retailer's cost is referred to as the


A) original markup.
B) maintained markup.
C) markdown.
D) differential markup.
E) discounted price.

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

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Shrinkage refers to


A) the declining number of small privately owned retail stores due to economic hard times.
B) breakage, theft, and fraud by customers and employees.
C) the percentage of inventory that is damaged or unsalable because of product failure.
D) the loss of profits in clothing items that are returned because of inferior materials.
E) polycarbonate packaging that encases products with a tamper-resistant plastic seal.

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

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Albertsons Supermarket accepts debit and credit cards as well as cash and checks for purchases. Its acceptance of various forms of payment provides its customers with __________ utility.


A) time
B) place
C) possession
D) form
E) public

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

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The value added dimension of the retail positioning matrix includes elements such as location, prestige, and


A) level of service.
B) market share.
C) price.
D) number of employees.
E) product reliability.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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One of the biggest problems online retailers face is that nearly __________ percent of online shoppers make it to "checkout" and then leave the website to compare shipping costs and prices on other sites.


A) 46
B) 26
C) 66
D) 56
E) 36

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Wholesalers that take title to merchandise but sell only to buyers that call on them, pay for and move/take away the merchandise themselves are referred to as


A) rack jobbers.
B) truck jobbers.
C) transport vendors.
D) cash and carry wholesalers.
E) drop shippers.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Unlike merchant wholesalers, agents, and brokers, manufacturers' branches and sales offices are __________ that perform wholesaling activities.


A) independent distribution managers
B) independent intermediary channels
C) wholly owned extensions of the producer
D) wholly owned extensions of the distributor
E) wholly owned extensions of the retailer

F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

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__________ describes very dissimilar types of retail outlets that can compete with each other as a result of scrambled merchandising.


A) The wheel of retailing
B) The retail positioning framework
C) Intertype competition
D) The retail competitive cycle
E) The multichannel retail competitive map

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Williams-Sonoma is a specialty store that caters to customers who like to cook at home. It offers free cooking classes, has frequent demonstrations by cookbook authors, and has employees who are knowledgeable about food preparation. The sales staff helps customers make their selections. Williams-Sonoma is __________ retailer.


A) an exclusive-service
B) a full-service
C) an upscale-service
D) a self-service
E) a limited-service

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

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The overlay of stored images or graphics with the real-world environment creates what type of reality for wearers of these new Google Glass digital eyeglasses?


A) virtual
B) cognitive
C) augmented
D) apparent
E) ultimate

F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

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