IGNOU BRL-112 Assignment 2026-27
Buying and Merchandising – II
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 23 Oct 2026, 04:11 am.
| Course code | BRL-112 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Buying and Merchandising – II |
| Programme | Bachelor of Business Administration in Retailing (BBARIL)BBARIL |
| School | School of Management Studies |
| Assignment code | BRL-112/TMA/2026-27 |
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About the BRL-112 assignment
The BRL-112 assignment covers all blocks of Buying and Merchandising – II. Topics include retail buying, merchandising roles, profitability, mark-ups, inventory valuation, merchandise planning, new product development, visual merchandising and organised retail in India.
There are nine compulsory questions across two sections. Section A has seven short-type questions worth 10 marks each, while Section B has two essay-type questions worth 15 marks each. The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final assessment. No word limits or viva requirements are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Explain the meaning of merchandising and discuss three responsibilities of a retail merchandiser. |
| Q2 | 10 | Describe retail buying and identify the factors influencing a buying centre's purchasing decisions. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain gross margin and operating profit, illustrating how each is calculated with examples. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain mark-up and compare its different types. |
| Q5 | 10 | Describe book inventory and demonstrate the retail inventory valuation method through an example. |
| Q6 | 10 | Explain merchandise planning and the factors considered when preparing a merchandise plan. |
| Q7 | 10 | Outline the stages of new product development using a suitable example. |
| Q8 | 15 | Explain visual merchandising and discuss how categories are classified to improve in-store presentation. |
| Q9 | 15 | Discuss India's current organised retail sector and present a schematic account of the buying and merchandising process followed by Shoppers Stop. |
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