Question

Because transit tends to be congested in this country, many people prefer to shop in their local neighborhoods. They tend to go to stores several times a week to get what they need rather than making one big trip less frequently. Since the culture of this company is very network oriented, shoppers expect a trip to the store to involve significant interaction with store employees. Shoppers are also used to good deals and haggling for better prices. A U.S. store opens in this country and exhibits the following characteristics. Which of these characteristics will be problematic for the success of the store?
A) A few large flagship stores located in big cities
B) Product experts on the floor to answer customers' questions
C) Store locations easy to access via public transit
D) High-end pricing
E) Products available individually rather than in bulk

Answer 1

Answer: A few large flagship stores located in big cities; High-end pricing( Option A and D)

Explanation:

Because the people in this country usually shop close to their home, it would not be wise for a business to opt for few large flagship stores rather than a larger number of the smaller stores.

It would also be unwise for such business to sell mainly high-end products because the shoppers are used to good deals and haggling. Such company would be smart, to sell the products individually, because bulk purchases would make little sense for people that make frequent trips to the store.

Also, in a country with a congested transportation, an easy-to-access store locations will be important and having product experts on the floor who answers the questions of customers’ would appeal to network-oriented local culture.