Retail Therapy
In terms of retail sales promotions, what does the acronym "BOGO" stand for?
BOGO, or Buy One Get One, is a promotion typically used by companies to move inventory.
Whose career was rejuvenated when he starred in "Iron Man", the 2008 summer blockbuster?
Robert Downey, Jr.
Which first lady was responsible for the 1980s "Just Say No" campaign?
Nancy Reagan
Which treat has become synonymous with the celebration of Halloween?
Candy Corn
This country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886 as a celebration of 100 years of U.S. independence and continued allegiance between the two countries.
France
Based on total sales in 2017, what was the number one retail store in the United States?
With a whopping $374.80 billion in sales in 2017, Walmart takes the cake as the number one retail store in the country.
How many official movies are there in the "Star Wars" franchise?
6
The best-selling book of 1981 was a book explaining how to solve what puzzle?
The Rubik’s Cube
What popular alcoholic beverage is made from fermented rice?
Sake
People from New York City drink almost ___ times more coffee than other cities in the United States.
A. 2
B. 7
C. 5
D. 10
7
As of 2018, what was the median annual pay for a retail sales worker in the United States?
A. $45,670
B. $15,180
C. $24,340
D. $20,260
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2018, the median hourly wage for retail salespersons was $11.63, and the median annual salary was $24,340.
The films "Eclipse" and "New Moon" are parts of what vampire franchise?
Twilight
Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder had a U.S. number one hit single in 1982 with which song?
Ebony and Ivory
What is the main ingredient in hushpuppies?
Cornmeal
The average rent for a one-bedroom in Manhattan, New York is:
A. $3,400
B. $2,800
C. $3,100
$3,400
Where is the largest shopping mall in America located?
The Mall of America, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is the largest mall in America.
What is the name of Johnny Depp's character in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series?
Jack Sparrow
The sitcom “Frasier” was a spin-off from which 1980s TV show?
Cheers
Which is the top-selling cookie in the United States?
Oreos
New York is the ___ most expensive state to live in
third; behind Hawaii and Connecticut
According to data from Select USA, the U.S. retail industry directly employs about __ million people and supports more than __ million jobs.
A. 12,22
B. 19,33
C. 29,56
D. 29,42
Amazingly, the United States retail industry directly employs roughly 29 million people and supports more than 42 million jobs.
Adjusted for inflation, what's the highest-grossing animated Disney movie of all time?
Freddy Krueger is the antagonist of which '80s horror movie franchise?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
How many different flavors of jelly beans exist?
50
This upstate town is home to the world’s smallest church with the dimensions of 51″ x 81″
Oneida