SS2 Third Term Store Management Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1: Entrepreneurship in Retail

Lesson Note: Introduce the concept of entrepreneurship in the context of retail business.

Scheme of Work: Business plan development for a small retail enterprise.

Week 2: Regulatory Compliance

Lesson Note: Discuss legal and regulatory aspects of store management.

Scheme of Work: Case studies on compliance issues and practical exercises on adherence.

Week 3: Crisis Management and Resilience

Lesson Note: Address strategies for handling crises and building resilience in store management.

Scheme of Work: Simulations on crisis scenarios and resilience-building activities.

Week 4: Data Analytics for Retail

Lesson Note: Explore the role of data analytics in making informed decisions for store operations.

Scheme of Work: Data analysis projects using real-world retail data sets.

Week 5: Customer Loyalty Programs

Lesson Note: Discuss the implementation and benefits of customer loyalty programs.

Scheme of Work: Design and present a customer loyalty program for a store.

Week 6: Advanced Visual Merchandising Techniques

Lesson Note: Explore advanced visual merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement.

Scheme of Work: Practical activities and field trips to observe effective visual merchandising.

Week 7: Emerging Technologies in Retail

Lesson Note: Discuss the latest technologies shaping the future of retail.

Scheme of Work: Research and presentation on emerging retail technologies.

Week 8: Globalization and Cross-Cultural Management

Lesson Note: Examine the impact of globalization on retail and cross-cultural management.

Scheme of Work: Group discussions on adapting store management practices to different cultures.

Week 9: Social Media Marketing for Retailers

Lesson Note: Explore the use of social media in promoting and marketing retail businesses.

Scheme of Work: Develop and implement a social media marketing plan for a store.

Week 10: Strategic Planning in Retail

Lesson Note: Introduce strategic planning concepts for long-term store success.

Scheme of Work: Strategic planning exercises and case studies.

Week 11: Revision Week

Lesson Note: Review crucial topics from the third term in preparation for examinations.

Scheme of Work: Mock exams, group discussions, and revision exercises.

Week 12: Examination Week

Lesson Note: Conduct comprehensive examinations covering third-term content.

Scheme of Work: Timed assessments to evaluate understanding and application.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Lesson Note: Conclude the course, address any remaining questions, and provide final feedback.

Scheme of Work: Farewell activities, certificate distribution, and reflections on the overall store management course.