Download BU (Bangalore University) MBA 3rd Semester 2019 Feb Retail Management And Services Question Paper

Download BU (Bangalore University) MBA (Master of Business Administration) 3rd Semester 2019 Feb Retail Management And Services Question Paper

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Ill Semester M.B.A. Degree Examination, JanuarylFebruary 2019
(CBCS) (2014-1 5 and Onwards)
MANAGEMENT
Paper 3.4.1 : Retailing Management and Services
Time : 3 Hours ' Max. Marks : 70
SECTION ? A
Answer any five of the following questions. (5x5=25)
1. Who is a retailer ? How is retailer important channel member ?
Explain the different types of Retailing.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of value based pricing ?
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Describe the components of visual merchandising.
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Explain the steps involved in choosing retail site location.
Describe the shopping decision process by the customers in retail sector.
In many shopping malls, fast-food retailers are located together in ah arena known
as a food court. What are the arrangement?s advantages and disadvantages to
the fast food retailer ?
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SECTION - B
Answer any three of the following questions. (3x1|0=30)
8. Compare the nature of retail formats employed and their impact Jon retail
penetration of any two FMCG companies.
9. Explain the different types of organized retail format with suitabte examples.
10. Discuss the cha|lenges and Opportunities of retailing in India.
11. Elucidate the extended services marketing mix : 7P3 of Services marketing.
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SECTION ? C
Compulsory (Case Study) : ? (1 x1 5:15)
12. Shoppers stop, global retailers in India, was founded in 1991. K. Raheja group
the real estate company was the founder of shoppers stop. When it began it was
a single store, today it is has got more than 40 stores present in more than 18
Cities, offering men?s wear, women?s wear, children wear and other accessories.
Shoppers stop, is a pioneer of organized retail in India, is the largest department
store chain, with a large assortment of leading national and international brands.
The store is popularly acclaimed by its customers, which is achieved due to
experienced professionals, supported by world class systems and practices.
Shoppers stop further believes in providing customer priority whiich is why the ?
loyalty programme of theirs has more than 2: million satisfied customers and? '
it contributes to 75% of the sales. First citizen loyalty programme is the most
successful, objectives of this programme is to ensure customer deiight and
satisfaction. This first citizen programme customer group analysis shows that
members retain to this programme due to these benefits.
Reward points can be redeemed for a wide variety of merchandize.
Exclusive schemes benefits promotions, invitation to exclusive event.
Exclusive first citizen lounge services for relaxation, special preview of sale.
First citizen updated through unique service SMS?.
Shoppers stop is associated with citi bank to provide this programme, which
help "to manage the account, they can also opt for ?nancial services, EMI option".
This loyalty programme is most successful in the industry.
Questions :
A) Retail format of shoppers stop is department store. Explain, how successful
is this format ?
B) Loyalty programme of Shopper?s stop is successful. Explain how the
programme is designed to retain customers ?