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Web, Nonstore-Based, and Other Forms of Nontraditional Retailing
Chapter 6 Web, Nonstore-Based, and Other Forms of Nontraditional Retailing RETAIL MANAGEMENT: A STRATEGIC APPROACH, 9th Edition BERMAN EVANS
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Chapter Objectives To contrast single-channel and multi-channel retailing To look at the characteristics of the three major retail institutions involved with nonstore-based strategy mixes: direct marketing, direct selling, and vending machines – with an emphasis on direct marketing
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Chapter Objectives_2 To explore the emergence of electronic retailing through the World Wide Web To discuss two other nontraditional forms of retailing: video kiosks and airport retailing
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Figure 6.1 Approaches to Retailing Channels
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Figure 6.2 Home Depot
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Nonstore Retailing Retailing strategy that is not store-based
It exceeds $300 billion annually 78% comes from direct marketing Web-based retailing is fastest growing area
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Nontraditional Retailing
Nontraditional retailing also includes formats that do not fit into the store and non-store based categories: Video kiosks Airport retailing
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Direct Marketing Customer is first exposed to a good or service through a nonpersonal medium and then orders by mail, phone, fax, or computer Annual U.S. sales exceed $235 billion Other leading countries include Japan Germany Great Britain France Italy
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Characteristics of Direct Marketing Customers
Married Upper middle class 36-50 years old Desires convenience, unique merchandise, good prices
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Direct Marketing Categories
GENERAL offer full lines of products from clothing to housewares J.C. Penney QVC SPECIALTY offer narrow product lines L.L. Bean Franklin Mint
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Figure 6.3 Micro Warehouse
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Strategic Business Advantages of Direct Marketing
Reduced costs Lower prices Large geographic coverage Convenient to customers Ability to pinpoint customer segments Ability to eliminate sales tax for some Ability to supplement regular business without additional outlets
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Strategic Business Limitations of Direct Marketing
Products cannot be examined prior to purchase Costs may be underestimated Response rates to catalogs under 10% Clutter exists Long lead time required Industry reputation sometimes negative
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Database Retailing Collection, storage, and usage of relevant customer information name address background shopping interests purchase behavior Observation of rule
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Emerging Trends Evolving activities Changing customer lifestyles
Increasing competition Increasing usage of dual distribution channels Changing media roles, technological advances, and global penetration
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Selection Factors Company reputation and image
Ability to shop whenever consumer wants Types of goods and services Availability of toll-free phone number or Web site for ordering Credit card acceptance Speed of promised delivery time Competitive prices Satisfaction with past purchases and good return policy
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TV Retailing
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Figure 6.4 Executing a Direct Marketing Strategy
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Media Selection Printed catalogs Direct-mail ads and brochures
Inserts with monthly credit card and other bills (statement stuffers) Freestanding displays Ads or programs in mass media Banner ads or hot links on the Web Video kiosks
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Outcome Measures Overall Response Rate Average Purchase Amount
Sales Volume by Product Category Value of list brokers
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Table 6.1 Snapshot of U.S. Direct Selling Industry
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Table 6.1 Snapshot of U.S. Direct Selling Industry
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Figure 6.5 Direct Selling and Mary Kay
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The Role of the Web Project a retail presence Enhance image
Generate sales Reach geographically-dispersed customers Provide information to customers Promote new products Demonstrate new product benefits
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The Role of the Web_2 Provide customer service (e.g., e-mail)
Be more “personal” with consumers Conduct a retail business efficiently Obtain customer feedback Promote special offers Describe employment opportunities Present information to potential investors, franchisees, and the media
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Figure 6.6 Web-Based U.S. Retail Sales
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Figure 6.8 Five Stages of Developing a Retail Web Presence
1. Brochure Web Site 2. Commerce Web Site 3. Integrated Web Site 4. The ‘Webified’ Store 5. Site Integrated with Manufacturer Systems
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Figure 6.9 A Checklist of Retailer Decisions in Utilizing the Web
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Reasons Using the Web information entertainment
interactive communications Shopping Online selection prices convenience fun
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Reasons NOT to Shop Online
Trust Fear Lack of security Lack of personal communication
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Recommendations for Web Retailers
Develop or exploit a well-known, trustworthy retailer name Tailor the product assortment for Web shoppers Enable the shopper to click as little as possible Provide a solid search engine Use customer information
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Figure 6.12 Borders’ Title Sleuth Video Kiosk
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Features of Airport Retailing
Large group of prospective shoppers Captive audience Strong sales per square foot of retail space Strong sales of gift and travel items Difficulty in replenishment Longer operating hours Duty-free shopping possible
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Figure 6.13 Airport Retailing and Waldenbooks
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