Question: 1. Explain family brands. Should Toys "R" Us develop its own dealer brands to compete with some of the popular manufacturer brands it carries? Explain your reasons.
2. In the past Sears emphasized its own dealer brands. Now it is carrying more well-known manufacturer brands. What are the benefits to Sears of carrying more manufacturer brands?
3. What does the degree of brand familiarity imply about previous and future promotion efforts? How does the degree of brand familiarity affect the Place and Price variables?