This essay proves that Retailers recognize that COVID-19 will have a significant impact.. However, even for retailers operating within the same category of business, responses have been somewhat different.

Retailers recognize that COVID-19 will have a significant impact

on their business. Across various retailers, responses have been different due to the unique challenges they face based on size of business, product assortment, target market, and more. However, even for retailers operating within the same category of business, responses have been somewhat different. Your task in this assignment is to analyze how direct competitors are responding to the pandemic. Provide the following information in a paper format: a) Choose three directly competing retailers. For example, Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Tractor Supply Co., or Walmart, Family Dollar, and Dollar General. You can choose any three competing retailers as long as they operate within the same category of business. Apparel, home décor, convenience stores, sporting goods, etc. b) Provide a thorough analysis of how each retailer is currently operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For example, what hours are they open? Are they doing curb-side pickup? Are they accepting returns? It is your responsibility to think critically and consider all the angles of new daily retail operations. c) Based on your analysis, who’s succeeding in their responses and why? Be specific and if possible, provide literature to support your argument d) Based on your analysis, who’s made mistakes and how? Be specific and if possible, provide literature to support your argument This is an analysis of three retailers and is expect to be detailed. The body of the paper should be a minimum of 5 pages when properly format and with headings and subheadings. Your paper should include a cover page and be APA-formatted throughout. Include a reference page as need. Points will be deduct for papers not in APA format throughout.