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Purpose
This unit, you will begin working on the final Retail Store Performance Analysis due in Unit 8 by creating your outline. The Retail Store Performance Analysis is an opportunity to apply the data analysis skills you have developed throughout this course.
Task
Review the case study provided and the associated tasks. For this unit, create an outline for your report based on the assignment criteria below. The outline should be a high-level overview of what will be submitted in your final analysis in Unit 8. Note: Your final submission will be due in Unit 8. You are only required to complete the outline for this unit’s submission.
Case Study: You are tasked with analyzing the provided Retail Performance Dataset and preparing a comprehensive report for the retail chain’s management team. The report should include data-driven insights, actionable recommendations and a strategic roadmap for optimizing store performance and enhancing competitiveness in the retail market.
Descriiption: Imagine you are a consultant hired by a retail chain to analyze the performance of its stores across multiple locations. The dataset provided contains information on various metrics related to store operations, sales, customer demographics, and external factors.
Variables:
Store ID: Unique identifier for each store
Location: Geographic location of the store (city or region)
Store Size: Size of the store in square feet
Employee Count: Number of employees working at the store
Customer Footfall: Average daily foot traffic in the store
Sales: Total sales revenue generated by the store over a specified period (e.g., monthly or quarterly)
Product Categories: Breakdown of sales by product categories (e.g., electronics, apparel, groceries)
Customer Demographics: Age, gender, income level, and other demographic information of customers
Competitor Presence: Presence of competitor stores in the vicinity of the store
Promotional Activities: Details of promotional campaigns or discounts offered by the store
Seasonality: Seasonal variations in sales and foot traffic
Economic Indicators: Relevant economic indicators (e.g., unemployment rate, consumer confidence index) for the region where the store is located
Customer Satisfaction Scores: Ratings or feedback provided by customers regarding their shopping experience
Analysis Objectives:
Identify top-performing and underperforming stores based on sales and other performance metrics.
Analyze the impact of store size, location and employee count on sales performance.
Explore the relationship between promotional activities and sales.
Understand customer demographics and preferences to tailor marketing strategies.
Assess the competitive landscape and its implications for store performance.
Investigate the influence of external factors such as seasonality and economic conditions on sales.
Develop actionable recommendations to improve overall store performance and profitability.
Submission
Your completed analysis must be your original work, and should include a minimum of 3 sources, 2 of which can be from the course resources. The submission should be an 2–3-page Microsoft Word document, including all graphics and tables. This excludes the cover page and reference list. Use 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and double-spacing.
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