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STORE-BASED
STRATEGY MIX
Merchandise
Very narrow width and Promotion
extensive depth of Heavy use of displays
assortment; average to Extensive sales force
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Figure 5-8: Harrods
Merchandise Promotion
Extensive width and Heavy ad and catalog
depth of assortment; use; direct mail;
average to good quality
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Full Line Discount Store Strategy Mix
Prices
Location Competitive
Business district, Atmosphere & Services
shopping
Slightly below
center or isolated store
average to average
Merchandise Promotion
Extensive width and Heavy on newspapers;
depth of assortment; price-oriented; selling
average to good quality
Merchandise
Good width and some Promotion
depth of assortment; Use of Newspapers
below-average to average
quality
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Off-Price Chain Strategy Mix
Prices
Location Low
Business district,
shopping center or
Atmosphere & Services
isolated store
Below average
Merchandise
Promotion
Moderate width and
Use of newspapers;
poor depth of assortment;
brands not advertised;
average to good quality;
limited selling
low continuity
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Factory Outlet Strategy Mix
Prices
Location Very low
Out of the way site
or discount mall
Atmosphere & Services
Very low
Merchandise
Moderate width and Promotion
poor depth of assortment; Little
low continuity
Prices
Location Very low
Isolated store or
secondary site
Atmosphere &
Services
Very low
Merchandise
Extensive width and
poor depth of Promotion
assortment; low Limited
continuity; variable
quality
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