To be successful in international markets, retailers have found that it is essential to develop all of the following except _____.

Answer: cross-selling strategies

A retailer expanding their hours to be open an additional hour each evening is using the _____ growth strategy.

Answer: market penetration

Ascena Retail Group Inc. recently purchased the retail chain "Justice for Girls" and now owns and operates three distinctive different retail chains: Justice for Girls, which offers fashions and accessories for "tween" girls ages 7-14; Maurice's, which offers casual, career, and dressy looks in sizes 1-24 for the fashion conscious girls; and Dress Barn which offers its own private labels and contemporary fashions at great value in an environment that is sensitive to and focused on the needs and desires of women. What growth strategy is Ascena Retail Group using?

Answer: Market expansion

At Forever 21, a sales associate is suggesting accessories to a customer at the check-out area to go with the sweater she is purchasing. This selling approach is called _____.

Answer: cross-selling