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f) Are current SA retailers who stock Ethnic cosmetics and toiletries, providingmanufactures with correct access to the end consumer, exposure of their brandsand new product ranges?g) Do manufacturers wanting to educate and promote innovative Ethnic products, haveease of access to the end consumer at the point of sale?h) Could current top end retailers in South Africa be causing the market to stagnate orprogress slower than the US market, due to their policies or mindset towards theEthnic cosmetic and toiletries industry?i) Is the current retail, Ethnic cosmetic and toiletry product mix, correct in terms of theirproduct ranging, versus the current demographics of consumers shopping at theGreenacres mall?8. FUTURE RETAIL ACTIVITYInstruction: Please answer the following question in as much detail as possible.a) Which one of the following would be most relevant for establishing a niche top end,Ethnic cosmetic and toiletry retail store? Please explain your reason in detail.• Retail grocery chains• Retail Health and Beauty Stores• Department Stores• Specialty Stores yes• Pharmacy• Salonb) If a business was wanting to expand its penetration into the top end Ethnic cosmeticand toiletry retail sector, which one of Ansoff’s generic growth strategies (MarketPenetration, Product Development, Market Development or Diversification) wouldbe best suited for this industry?c) For a top end Ethnic cosmetic and toiletry retail store concept, would opening asingle independent store be a better concept than opening numerous stores?183

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