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  • A. independent off-price retailer
  • B. service retailers
  • C. categorized retailer
  • D. off-price retailer

Explanation: Service retailers sell services rather than primarily physical goods, and airlines, colleges and hotels are standard examples.

Correct answer: service retailers
  • A. exclusive marketing
  • B. shopper marketing
  • C. outbound marketing
  • D. inbound marketing

Explanation: Shopper marketing uses messages and promotions at the point of purchase to influence shoppers and strengthen the brand choice.

Correct answer: shopper marketing
  • A. independent super retailer
  • B. off-price retailer
  • C. on-price retailer
  • D. independent off-price retailer

Explanation: Factory outlets and warehouse clubs sell branded goods at reduced prices, usually with lower service and operating costs, so they are…

Correct answer: off-price retailer
  • A. voluntary franchise chain
  • B. merchant wholesalers
  • C. agents and brokers
  • D. manufacturer's sales branches

Explanation: The standard wholesaler categories include merchant wholesalers, agents and brokers, and manufacturers’ sales branches or offices.

Correct answer: voluntary franchise chain
  • A. independent super retailer
  • B. off-price retailer
  • C. on-price retailer
  • D. independent off-price retailer

Explanation: An independent off-price retailer may operate as an independent business or as a division of a larger retail corporation, while still…

Correct answer: independent off-price retailer
  • A. shopping center
  • B. specialty center
  • C. corporate center
  • D. warehouse club center

Explanation: A shopping center is a planned retail facility owned, developed, and managed as a single unit.

Correct answer: shopping center
  • A. full-service retailers
  • B. self-service retailers
  • C. limited service retailers
  • D. super retailers

Explanation: Tiffany and Williams Sonoma sell specialty merchandise and typically provide substantial personal assistance, product advice, and service.

Correct answer: full-service retailers
  • A. limited service retailers
  • B. super retailers
  • C. full-service retailers
  • D. self-service retailers

Explanation: Full-service retailers carry specialty or higher-involvement goods and assist customers with selection, advice, and service.

Correct answer: full-service retailers
  • A. off price voluntary stores
  • B. mutual cooperation
  • C. chain stores
  • D. voluntary stores

Explanation: Chain stores consist of two or more commonly owned and controlled outlets that usually follow coordinated purchasing, merchandising, and…

Correct answer: chain stores
  • A. inter-modeling
  • B. distribution operation
  • C. wholesaling
  • D. retailing

Explanation: Retailing is the set of activities involved in selling goods or services directly to final consumers for non-business use.

Correct answer: retailing
  • A. outbound stores
  • B. super market
  • C. inbound stores
  • D. intensive stores

Explanation: Kroger, Safeway and Supervalu operate large stores offering broad lines of food and household goods at relatively low prices, so they are…

Correct answer: super market
  • A. inclusive store
  • B. exclusive store
  • C. superstore
  • D. extensive store

Explanation: A superstore combines the broad merchandise range of a supercenter with the low-price, high-volume approach of a discount store.

Correct answer: superstore
  • A. discount store
  • B. selective store
  • C. extensive store
  • D. exclusive store

Explanation: Discount stores sell merchandise at lower prices by operating on relatively low margins and relying on high sales volume.

Correct answer: discount store
  • A. limited service retailers
  • B. super retailers
  • C. full-service retailers
  • D. self-service retailers

Explanation: Kohl's and Target commonly use self-service retailing, allowing customers to locate, compare and select products with limited personal…

Correct answer: self-service retailers
  • A. manufacturer's sales branches
  • B. brokers
  • C. agent
  • D. drop shippers

Explanation: Manufacturer's sales branches are owned or controlled by manufacturers and sell directly to buyers, avoiding independent wholesalers.

Correct answer: manufacturer's sales branches
  • A. full-service retailers
  • B. self-service retailers
  • C. limited service retailers
  • D. super retailers

Explanation: The sequence locate, compare and select reflects self-service retailing, where shoppers perform most of the buying process themselves.

Correct answer: self-service retailers
  • A. manufacturer's sales branches
  • B. brokers
  • C. agent
  • D. drop shippers

Explanation: A broker brings buyers and sellers together, helps negotiate the transaction and normally does not take title to the goods.

Correct answer: brokers
  • A. outbound stores
  • B. inbound stores
  • C. intensive stores
  • D. convenience stores

Explanation: 7-Eleven and Stop-N-Go are convenience stores, designed for quick purchases of frequently needed items in accessible locations.

Correct answer: convenience stores
  • A. corporate chains
  • B. retailer cooperatives
  • C. voluntary chains
  • D. all of above

Explanation: Corporate chains, retailer cooperatives and voluntary chains are all major forms of retail organization.

Correct answer: all of above
  • A. specialty stores
  • B. department store
  • C. discount store
  • D. super store

Explanation: Specialty stores concentrate on a limited product line, such as footwear, cosmetics or sporting goods, but usually offer depth within that…

Correct answer: specialty stores