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The new, Seventh Edition of INTRODUCTIN TO RETAILING, combines the text`s signature in-depth coverage of fundamental retailing principles with cutting-edge updates on the latest trends and practices in today`s fast-paced retail market. Packed with real-world examples and behind-the-scenes insights, the text vividly captures the excitement of the high-energy retail trade, with special emphasis on the impact of the Internet and continuing changes in the global economy. Authors Lusch, Dunne, and Carver draw on their expertise as seasoned instructors and retail authorities, including abundant, real-world examples and case studies to help students understand the intricacies of retail management. Endorsed by the National Retailing Federation, INTRODUCTIN TO RETAILING, 7e, International Edition features a conversational writing style and a vibrant, full-color format with strong student appeal, as well as a streamlined structure of just 14 chapters that can easily be covered in one term. The text also includes a built-in study guide with review questions, writing and speaking exercises, cases covering diverse retail operations, a computer spreadsheet case, and other activities to give students hands-on experience applying key concepts and developing the creativity and analytical skills required for a successful career in the retail industry. In addition, challenging "Planning Your Own Retail Business" exercises focus on problems small business managers and owners face in day-to-day operations, helping students appreciate the financial impact of retail decisions. Without oversimplifying or skimping on content, this engaging, student-friendly text clearly conveys how fun, exciting, challenging, and rewarding a career in retailing can be. Created by the authors, the INTRODUCTION TO RETAILING Web site offers myriad teaching and learning resources, including additional true/false and multiple-choice questions for every chapter to help students review and apply the text material, a section devoted to retailing career choices, and ongoing updates and new examples of retailing concepts and practices covered in the chapters.
INTRODUCTION TO RETAILING equips students with a solid understanding of the various activities that retailers conduct on a daily basis and how they interrelate, skillfully illustrating how retailers must use both creativity and analytical skills in order solve problems and pursue opportunities in today`s fast-paced environment.
Included in every chapter, unique boxed features relate real-world examples to text material, often while incorporating humor or highlighting innovative business strategies. "Retailing: The Inside Story" presents interesting details of a specific retailing event or decision, while "Global Retailing" highlights key trends and events in international retailing. "What`s New?" explores the impact of technology (especially the Internet) on retailers, and "Service Retailing" addresses issues unique to service providers.
Each chapter closes with a thorough study guide, including review, discussion, and multiple-choice questions tied to learning objectives, while Writing and Speaking Exercises (mini cases) help instructors bolster oral/written communication skills and teamwork, and a Retail Project requires students to visit a library or Web site to complete exercises.
Covering the spectrum of retail operations, case studies integrated throughout the text present important retailing issues through real-world stories of department stores, specialty shops, direct retailing, hardware stores, grocers, discount and convenience stores, and more. ISBN - 9788131518625
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