Retail/Channel Marketing Strategy Challenge


Timeline
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January 13, 2020Experience start
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January 15, 2020Group agreement
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January 19, 2020Initial meeting with the industry partner
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February 16, 2020Rough draft
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March 15, 2020Recommendations
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March 25, 2020Plan completion
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April 26, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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January 13, 2020Experience start
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January 15, 2020Group agreement
Attendance, expectations and overall respect in a contract, signed by the group.
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January 19, 2020Initial meeting with the industry partner
Meeting the industry partner and a general outline for the objectives to be researched and accomplished.
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February 16, 2020Rough draft
A rough draft of the research completed, the objectives, and the overall layout.
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March 15, 2020Recommendations
The recommendations of the group for the industry partner based on the objectives and research
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March 25, 2020Plan completion
Plan completion and submitted to INSTRUCTOR for review
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April 10, 2020Presentations ready, final plan resubmitted
Presentations prepared, with PowerPoint. Final plan complete
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April 15, 2020Presentations videoed
Video presentations complete. Projects and presentations submitted
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April 26, 2020Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research Marketing strategySkills
competitive analysis marketing strategy research business strategy data analysisStudent-consultants will work in groups of 4-5 to apply their knowledge in retail/channel marketing to help your retail organization seize a marketing opportunity, develop a strategic retailing plan, or solve a current marketing challenge. This course provides a study of Canadian retailing from a marketing perspective. The emphasis, therefore, is on decision making, customer analysis, site selection, organization store layout and design, and strategic planning.
Learners
1. A detailed written report that summarizes the challenge, recommended solutions, and action plan.
2. A 15-minute presentation highlighting actionable recommendations and key research insights.
Project timeline
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January 13, 2020Experience start
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January 15, 2020Group agreement
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January 19, 2020Initial meeting with the industry partner
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February 16, 2020Rough draft
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March 15, 2020Recommendations
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March 25, 2020Plan completion
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April 26, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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January 13, 2020Experience start
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January 15, 2020Group agreement
Attendance, expectations and overall respect in a contract, signed by the group.
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January 19, 2020Initial meeting with the industry partner
Meeting the industry partner and a general outline for the objectives to be researched and accomplished.
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February 16, 2020Rough draft
A rough draft of the research completed, the objectives, and the overall layout.
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March 15, 2020Recommendations
The recommendations of the group for the industry partner based on the objectives and research
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March 25, 2020Plan completion
Plan completion and submitted to INSTRUCTOR for review
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April 10, 2020Presentations ready, final plan resubmitted
Presentations prepared, with PowerPoint. Final plan complete
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April 15, 2020Presentations videoed
Video presentations complete. Projects and presentations submitted
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April 26, 2020Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Based on their in-depth research and analysis, the student-consultants will identify future opportunities for the retailer and recommend specific strategic actions, including an implementation plan.
Area of Focus:
Students will focus on both retailing, including analyses of: the retailing concept, the competitive environment, your customer, the consumer decision making process, your marketing strategy, value chain/distribution channel, your customer relationships, your current strategic plan, your retail trading area, and your merchandising strategy. This will lead to insights and recommendations that address the needs of your organization. However, organizations are encouraged to provide a goal or suggested area of focus to guide students.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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January 13, 2020Experience start
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January 15, 2020Group agreement
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January 19, 2020Initial meeting with the industry partner
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February 16, 2020Rough draft
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March 15, 2020Recommendations
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March 25, 2020Plan completion
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April 26, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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January 13, 2020Experience start
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January 15, 2020Group agreement
Attendance, expectations and overall respect in a contract, signed by the group.
-
January 19, 2020Initial meeting with the industry partner
Meeting the industry partner and a general outline for the objectives to be researched and accomplished.
-
February 16, 2020Rough draft
A rough draft of the research completed, the objectives, and the overall layout.
-
March 15, 2020Recommendations
The recommendations of the group for the industry partner based on the objectives and research
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March 25, 2020Plan completion
Plan completion and submitted to INSTRUCTOR for review
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April 10, 2020Presentations ready, final plan resubmitted
Presentations prepared, with PowerPoint. Final plan complete
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April 15, 2020Presentations videoed
Video presentations complete. Projects and presentations submitted
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April 26, 2020Experience end