VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A
How does the facility's overall vision and core values help the retail manager? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>"In practice, the retail operation must have a clear understanding
of its
constituents and market in order to establish a solid vision and set of values. The overall
facility profile can help solidify the retail operation's vision and establish core values that
support the vision. Once completed, the vision and core values guide the creation of all
other aspects of the retail operation business plan."
For which purpose are the facility's core values and vision going to be most useful to the
retail manager? - CORRECT ANSWER>>match its desired customer base
What should increase in the retail operation to add value? - CORRECT ANSWER>>When
making
decisions regarding an exceptional golf experience, customers may look at factors such
as value and the quality of the experience. Value is defined as providing an experience
that exceeds the price paid. The most determining factor in creating an experience that
exceeds customers' value is the level of customer service. The successful retailer
enhances the facility's image and value with a "Customer First" culture that demands
excellent customer service from the staff while building positive relationships with
customers.
For what month is the End of Month Inventory target for May the same as the BOMI? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>June
The cost of goods sold can be calculated if what other figures are known? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Equation: Beginning of Month Inventory (BOMI) + New Inventory
Purchased - End of Month Inventory (EOMI) at Cost = Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in
dollars. Other figures needed are turnover rate and average inventory.
,What predicts the dollar value of the inventory needed at the start of each month to
reach monthly sales goals? - CORRECT ANSWER>>OTB (open-to-buy)
How much inventory do you need on hand to reach the same sales targets if the
turnover rate is higher than the same period last year? - CORRECT ANSWER>>"A high
turn rate
means that less inventory must be on hand to reach sales target, but inventory must be
replaced more often."
In addition to the previous year's sales volume, what additional information is needed to
accurately forecast sales? - CORRECT ANSWER>>When forecasting future sales, it is
necessary
to analyze the previous sales volumes and determine trends or patterns found in this
historical data. It may be ideal to develop charts and graphs to demonstrate the sales
volumes from previous years.
How far in advance should Inventory arrive prior to the anticipation of sales? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>"Inventory levels should be built up one or two months prior to
strong
forcasted sales, not in the month where the strong sales are expected."
The Golf Professional has projected $310,000 in annual merchandise sales, $205,000
for cost of goods sold, and a turnover rate of 2 - CORRECT ANSWER>>$102,500
What is the formula for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Beginning of
the
month inv. Cost + New Inv. Purchased - End of Month Inv. At cost - Cost of goods sold
in dollars.
In an open-to-buy plan, the sales estimates and the cost of goods estimates come from
what other business management tool? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Operating Budget
What is the main purpose of an open-to-buy plan? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The main
purpose is to
, help the merchiander have the correct level of merchisdise support the clubs sales.
What information does the cost of goods sold (COGS) provide for a given period? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>The value of the goods that were sold and lost or damaged at cost.
Why must golf professionals forecast beginning of month inventory (BOMI)? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>To have a count for the availble merchanidise that ready to be sold
and to
avoid over buying and having too much merchanidise.
What is the likely result of a turnover rate that is too high? - CORRECT ANSWER>>A high
turn rate
means that less inventory must be on hand to reach sales targets, but the inventory
must be replaced more often. One turn consists of using cash to purchase a product,
selling that product, and reinvesting the cash to replace the sold product.
What is a result of a low turn rate in the golf shop merchandising operation? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>A low turn rate may require more markdowns to clear out stale
merchandise. This cycle causes rising COGS and a reduction of gross
margin.Therefore, it is necessary for the merchandiser to accurately determine the turn
rates for each product line. Keep in mind that having a turn rate that is too high may
cause the shop to run out of a product, but one that is too low means markdowns may
be needed to move product out of the shop
If your average inventory value is $37,000 and your annual cost of goods sold is
$114,000, what is the turnover rate? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The turnover rate was at
3.081=
COGS ($114,000)/ AI ( $37,000)
Which merchandising condition is most directly correlated with a high turnover rate? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Low inventory is most directly correlated with a high turnover rate.
Given the following information, what was the turnover rate for the year? Sales
$196,000, Cost of goods sold $140,000, Average Inventory $ 56,000, Glove sales