Please compare and contrast them. Then, write about how you see their futures.? How do new store types challenge old types? Clearly identify these accurately. Retail Operations – Methods and Concerns: Choose retailers and discuss and reflect on the following: Is the retailer a franchise? Why or Why NOT? Reflect on the impact of these choices on all stakeholders. (examples of key stakeholders are creditors, directors, employees, government (and its agencies), owners (shareholders), suppliers, unions, and the community from which the business draws its resources.) Provide information about franchising and how it impacts our society? Are the operations centralized or decentralized? Please discuss 3 types of Retailers and how they are organized and operate. ? Discuss techniques for controlling shortages. Discuss the impact of technology. Provide a detailed example? Advertising and Integrated Brand Promotions: Select 3 retailers and describe their advertising and Integrated Brand Promotions. Do you feel they are effective? Why or Why NOT? Channel of Distribution : Choose a retailer and describe the channel of distribution from product creation to retailer. Effective? Suggestions for improvement? Money saving ideas from production to retailer?