1. Which of the following are true in relation to employment in the U.S. since the year 2000.

A. The employment to population ratio has fallen.

B. Workers aged 55-64 are participating in the labor force at higher rates.

C. Workers aged 25-54 are participating in the labor force at lower rates.

D. All of the above are true.

2. Kroger Company has shifted from being an industry leader to a potential acquisition target. Which of the following have contributed to that change?

A. Kroger's shifting its strategy from organic growth to growth by acquisition.

B. Kroger's practices of using debt to finance equity repurchases.

C. Kroger's move toward building super-center format stores.

D. All of the above are true.

3. Which of the following do Walmart and Dollar General Stores have in common?

A. Size and structure of the store format

B. Shift in sales emphasis from general merchandise to consumable goods.

C. Both a and b are correct.

D. Neither a nor b are correct.

4. Which of the following are primary points of strategic emphasis for Target Corporation?

A. Smaller store formats.

B. Internet selling with ship to store options.

C. Both a and b are true

D. Neither a nor b are true.

5. Which of the following is currently the biggest threat to retailing?

A. Continued merger and acquisition activity

B. Slow growth in consumer spending.

C. The impact of the recent tax bill on spending and saving.

D. All of the above