Syllabus
BUF 4500: Omni-Channel Retailing
Course Description
Provides an in-depth analysis of the nature of distribution channels and their management of customer service at each stage. Topics include e-channel behavior; channel design; selection, motivation, and control of channel members, types of retailers, retailer marketing decisions, the future of retailing, and wholesaling.
This course builds on knowledge gained in Consumer Behavior as retailing is focused on the consumer behavior experience and services provided to bring the best experiential services to their respective targeted demographics. “Omni-channeling” retailing is the buzz word in the fashion industry that furthers the retailing experience to provide optimal customer service at all levels of the retail supply chain to maintain a competitive advantage.
Project Description
For this project I chose Nordstrom, which in one of the Top 100 Retailers, to research for my marketing consultation. Topics talked about that helped with putting my consultation together was the retailer’s background and history, SWOT analysis, and Omni-channel analysis.
