SECTION 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Chain Store in the UK

Initial expansion

• The company expanded by opening more 31______ in order to gain more market share in England.
• They could raise capital by reducing the quantity of branches in southern 32______

Consultation

• They closed the 33______ of the convenience stores in Oxford.
• Over 200 staff had to be transferred and 34______
• A new brand image was established to concentrate on selling 35______

The future way

• A 36______ was assigned to hold each discussion.
• Retail stores should be flexible in developing 37______ of making profits
• Changes should be brought into 38______ so that the staff can become accustomed to the new rules.

Conclusion

• Keep 39______ about the expantion plans they choose.
• Companies have saved costs by changing the 40______ structure of  department stores.