Whole Food Retail Positioning Discussion

Whole Food Retail Positioning Discussion

Order ID	53563633773
Type	Essay
Writer Level	Masters
Style	APA
Sources/References	4
Perfect Number of Pages to Order	5-10 Pages

Description/Paper Instructions

Whole Food Retail Positioning Discussion

1 NIKE BOSTON 2 URBAN OUTFITTERS 3 WHOLE FOODS 4 CRATE & BARREL 5 CVS

Visit the assigned store and evaluate its positioning in accordance with the elements indicated on this assignment sheet and write a 2-3 pages paper based on these questions.

Merchandise – what does the merchandise say about the Target Market? That is, what is the demographic and psychographic profile of this store’s ideal buyer? How is this shown in the merchandise and/or display? Discuss the depth and breadth of the product line. Talk about how the merchandise [give examples] is arranged in terms of style, quality and display. How is the merchandise grouped or categorized?

Service- What level of service is provided by the store and how does that support it’s positioning?

Ambience [atmosphere and image]- what does the store ambience say about the Target Market [tie to demographics, psychographics, shopping behavior]? Give specifics to show how this store is unique in comparison to competitors-either those nearby in location or competing in the same category. How does this store use its ambience to differentiate itself?

Location- How does the store’s location establish/reinforce its positioning? How would you classify the store’s location [strip mall, shopping center, business district, etc.]?

Pricing- How would you describe the pricing policy of this store and what does that tell us about the Target Market [give specifics]? Does the pricing support the image conveyed in terms of merchandise and ambience?