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Bill and Josh are considering opening a retail store. They have identified their target market and location and are finalizing the details of the merchandise they will carry. Since the neighborhood is rundown and the customers in the area are very price-conscious, Bill and Josh want to offer goods from well-known brands, but at lower rates than the full retail prices of the products. They choose to stock excess production from manufacturers or goods that have remained unsold at other retailers. This is a description of a(n) ________ retailer.

________ teams are cross-functional groups charged with developing a specific product or business.

Which of the following is true for self-service retailing?

The starting point in planning marketing communications is a ________ that profiles all interactions customers in the target market may have with the company and all its products and services.

Which of the following elements of the marketing communication mix involves use of mail, telephone, fax, e-mail, or Internet to communicate with or solicit response or dialogue from specific customers and prospects?

Place advertising, or out-of-home advertising, is a broad category that includes many creative and unexpected forms to grab consumers’ attention, including all of the following EXCEPT ________.

When is a pull strategy appropriate?

The challenge for marketers in building a strong brand is ________.

A computer manufacturing company allows customers to place orders online, which they can later pick up from a convenient retail location. Which of the following terms best represents this practice?

________ advertising aims to stimulate repeat purchase of products and services.