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Faculty of Management, Economics and Social SciencesMarketing Area

Major Module Marketing in Specific Contexts II

Practical Applications in Retailing

Lecture (14266.0002)

Instructor: Hon.-Prof. Dr. Peter Linzbach

Date, Time and Location: see Klips

The examination form is a written exam of 60 minutes.

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Content

The Lecture will provide all relevant information on how modern international retailers in different retail industries should build, develop and position their formula on a national and cross border base. The focus will lie on a holistic view on all relevant areas and processes of the marketing mix (“4 P`s) as follows:

  • Market Positioning
  • Concept Idea
  • Feasibility Study
  • Strategic Positioning (“Product/Price-Matrix)
  • Value Proposition Frame
  • Piloting
  • Roll Out
  • Value Proposition
  • Product Range
  • Price Structure & Setting
  • Promotion & Communication
  • Channel Management & Merchandising
  • Value Chain Management
  • Vertical Integration
  • Private Labelling
  • Retail Brand Building
  • Selling proposition
  • Promise & Image
  • Benefits & Personality
  • Communication
  • International Concept Multiplication
  • Adaptation to Infrastructure
  • Adaption to Competition
  • Adaption to Demand
  • Adaption to Lifecycles

The general Approach of the lecture will be as follows:

  • Short and rough academic introduction to each topic
  • International practical examples of leading retailers
  • Insights in lecturers personal experience with regard to retail solutions and management approach
  • Interactive discussions and demand of input from students
  • Lecture will be held in English language

Learning Objectives

The students...
•    understand global retail, challenges and potential solutions 
•    are confronted with the practical implementation of theoretical knowledge,
•    learn about the daily managemnent approach retailing business,
•    conduct field research & develop practical solutions,
•    are introduced to English retail nomenclature.