problem1. Excluding putting up the ‘SALE’ sign again, what can retailers do in the face of a sustained economic crisis to continue sales?   

problem2. How can the smaller retailer compete with major players in today’s retail environment?

problem3. With local governments in UK getting tougher on problem of new retail developments, how can retail planners enhance their chances of gaining planning permission for another edge-of-town development?    

problem4. As a new Training and Development manager for major department store chain, what suggestions would you make to begin a graduate recruitment programme to find and develop the managers of future?       

problem5. Who do you consider to be best online retailers? Give reasons for your choice(s) and describe how the demerits of online retailing can be avoided.

problem6. What lessons might be learnt from the disappearance of numerous familiar names, such as Woolworth’s and C&A, from the British high street in current years?    

problem7. describe the merits and demerits of a retail location in the pedestrian precinct.

problem8. What are the chief ethical issues facing retailers today?