Correct! Retailers typically think of their prices and merchandise in terms of “good, better and best.” Good is the cheapest and most basic product; best is the most expensive and elaborate.

Correct! These are products that have been in stock for a long time, often due to seasonality or trends. No retailer wants to have dead stock or inventory.

Correct! These are just three of the many data resources available to you as a retail reporter.

You got it! This group was a significant player in the national health-care debate in 2012-14 and has also weighed in on online sales tax collection.

That's right! This notice is filed with your state's unemployment office 60 days before a store shuts down.

Correct! It's never too early to start thinking about your holiday coverage!

That's right! Commercial developers seek to build successful shopping centers, so they must understand retailers and stay on top of the latest store formats and popular brands. They tend to have the scoop on new stores coming to town and which ones may be leaving.

Correct! The data in these reports include a much broader range of retailers than same-store sales. It also measures sales at all stores (net sales), not just those open at least a year (same-store sales).

Correct! Although you are welcome to directly message a brand on social media, it isn't listed as one of the best ways to make connections with your local retail scene.

That's right! A store is still private property even though the business is open to the public. You should get permission from a manager before filming or taking photos inside a store.