5. How Retailers Add Value Doll can be bought on credit or cash. Doll is featured on floor display Doll is offered in convenient locations in quantities of one Doll is developed in several styles Doll is developed at manufacturer The value of the product and service increases as the retailer performs functions.
6. Manufacturer’s Perspective The Four P’s of Marketing Distribution Retailers are part of the distribution channel Retailers are part of the distribution channel Product Price Promotion
8. Retailers are a Business Like Manufacturers Accounting Finance MIS Operations Marketing Human Resources
9. Decision Variables for Retailers Customer Service Store Design and Display Merchandise Assortment Communication Mix Location Pricing Retail Strategy
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11. Nature of Retail Industry is Changing Mom and Pop Store To Today’s Retailer
12. Retailing is a High Tech Industry - Selling Merchandise over the Internet eg:ebay etc - Using Internet to manage supply chains - Analyze POS data to tailor assortments to stores - Computer systems for merchandise planning
13. Retail Environment Differs Across the Globe US INDIA Concentration High Medium Store Size Big Small Role of Low Low Wholesaling Efficiency High Low
14. Hot Topic’s Retail Mix Retail Strategy Customer Service Location Merchandise Assortment Pricing Communication Mix Store Design And Display
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17. Types of Jobs in Retailing Most entry level jobs are in store management or buying, but… retailers also have staff specialists: --accounting and finance --real estate/Landteam --human resource management --supply chain management --advertising/promotions --public affairs