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    This document discusses how information flows between suppliers, retailers, and consumers in a retail distribution channel. It outlines the key information needs of each group and how a Retail Information System (RIS) can help meet those needs by collecting, organizing, and directing relevant data to decision makers. The RIS uses database management, data warehousing, and data mining to gain insights from customer data. Marketing research methods like surveys, observations, and mystery shopping are also discussed as ways to collect primary data for analysis.

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    This document discusses how information flows between suppliers, retailers, and consumers in a retail distribution channel. It outlines the key information needs of each group and how a Retail Information System (RIS) can help meet those needs by collecting, organizing, and directing relevant data to decision makers. The RIS uses database management, data warehousing, and data mining to gain insights from customer data. Marketing research methods like surveys, observations, and mystery shopping are also discussed as ways to collect primary data for analysis.

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    This document discusses how information flows between suppliers, retailers, and consumers in a retail distribution channel. It outlines the key information needs of each group and how a Retail Information System (RIS) can help meet those needs by collecting, organizing, and directing relevant data to decision makers. The RIS uses database management, data warehousing, and data mining to gain insights from customer data. Marketing research methods like surveys, observations, and mystery shopping are also discussed as ways to collect primary data for analysis.

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    Retail Management Information System

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    This document discusses how information flows between suppliers, retailers, and consumers in a retail distribution channel. It outlines the key information needs of each group and how a Retail Information System (RIS) can help meet those needs by collecting, organizing, and directing relevant data to decision makers. The RIS uses database management, data warehousing, and data mining to gain insights from customer data. Marketing research methods like surveys, observations, and mystery shopping are also discussed as ways to collect primary data for analysis.

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    RETAIL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

    How Information Flows in a Retail Distribution Channel

    Information and the Supplier

    Information and the Retailer

    Information and the Consumer

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    Suppliers Need To Know


    From the Retailer Estimates of category sales Inventory turnover rates Feedback on competitors Level of customer returns From the Customer Attitudes toward styles and models Extent of brand loyalty Willingness to pay a premium for superior quality

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    Retailers Need To Know


    From the Supplier Advance notice of new models and model changes Training materials Sales forecasts Justifications for price changes From the Customer Why people shop there What they like and dislike Where else people shop

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    Consumers Need To Know


    From the Supplier Assembly and operating instructions Extent of warranty coverage Where to send a complaint From the Retailer Where specific merchandise is stocked in the store Methods of payment acceptable Rain check and other policies

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    Retail Information System (RIS)


    Anticipates the information needs of retail managers Collects, organizes, and stores relevant data on a continuous basis Directs the flow of information to the proper decision makers

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    A Retail Information System

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    Data-Base Management
    A major element in an RIS System gathers, integrates, applies, and stores information in related subject areas Used for

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    Frequent shopper programs Customer analysis Promotion evaluation Inventory planning Trading area analysis

    Five Steps to Approaching DataBase Management


    Plan the particular data base and its components and determine information needs Acquire the necessary information Retain the information in a usable and accessible format Update the data base regularly to reflect changing demographics, recent purchases, etc. Analyze the data base to determine strengths and weaknesses

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    Retail Data-Base Management in Action

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    Data Warehousing

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    Components of a Data Warehouse


    Physical storage location for data the warehouse Software to copy original databases and transfer them to warehouse Interactive software to allow processing of inquiries A directory for the categories of information kept in the warehouse
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    Data Mining and Micromarketing


    Data mining is the in-depth analysis of information to gain specific insights about customers, product categories, vendors, and so forth Micromarketing is an application of data mining, whereby retailers use differentiated marketing and develop focused retail strategy mixes for specific customer segments
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    Applying UPC Technology to Gain Better Information

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    The Marketing Research Process

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    Marketing Research in Retailing


    The collection and analysis of information relating to specific issues or problems facing a retailer

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    Secondary Data
    Advantages Inexpensive Fast Several sources and perspectives Generally credible Provides background information Disadvantages May not suit current study May be incomplete May be dated May not be accurate or credible May suffer from poor collection techniques

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    Secondary Data Sources


    Internal Sales reports Billing reports Inventory records Performance reports External Data bases ABI/Inform, etc. Government U.S. Census of Retail Trade Statistical Abstract of the U.S. Public records

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    Primary Data
    Advantages Collected for specific purpose Current Relevant Known and controlled source Disadvantages May be more expensive Tends to be more time consuming Information may not be acquirable Limited perspectives

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    Primary Data Decisions


    In-house or outsource? Sampling method?
    Probability Nonprobability

    Data collection method?


    Survey Observation Experiment Simulation

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    Survey Methods
    In-person Over the telephone By mail Online Disguised Nondisguised

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    A Semantic Differential for Two Furniture Stores

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    Mystery Shoppers
    Retailers hire people to pose as customers and observe operations from sales presentations to how well displays are maintained to service calls

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