IGNOU BRL-107 Assignment 2026-27
Buying and Merchandising-I
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 23 Oct 2026, 04:10 am.
| Course code | BRL-107 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Buying and Merchandising-I |
| Programme | Bachelor of Business Administration in Retailing (BBARIL)BBARIL |
| School | School of Management Studies |
| Assignment code | BRL–107/TMA/2026-27 |
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About the BRL-107 assignment
The BRL-107 assignment covers all course blocks on buying and merchandising. Topics include grocery supermarkets, branding, pricing, budget planning, sales forecasting, vendor selection, discounts, merchandise planning, private labels and performance indicators.
This tutor-marked assignment has nine compulsory questions worth 100 marks. Section A contains seven short-type questions worth 10 marks each, including one split into two 5-mark comparisons. Section B has two essay-type questions worth 15 marks each. The assignment contributes 30% to the final assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Describe the distinctive characteristics of supermarkets selling groceries and staple goods. |
| Q2 | 10 | Explain why branding matters in retail and outline the stages of managing a brand. |
| Q3 | 10 | Discuss four pricing methods, explaining their usefulness and the situations in which each is applied. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain the stages of budget planning with relevant examples. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain the role of sales forecasting in retail and the factors considered when preparing forecasts. |
| Q6 | 10 | Discuss how choosing a suitable vendor contributes to an enterprise's success. |
| Q7 | 5+5 | Compare trade discounts with quantity discounts, and merchandise planning with assortment planning. |
| Q8 | 15 | Compare national brands and private-label brands, and discuss the benefits and challenges of private labels. |
| Q9 | 15 | Explain key performance indicators using examples and describe the main indicators used in buying and merchandising. |
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