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Principles of Marketing, 17/e
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Principles of Marketing, 17/e

by Philip T. Kotler, Gary Armstrong
January 2017
Beginner content levelBeginner
580 pages
160h 2m
English
Pearson
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13 Retailing and Wholesaling

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We now look more deeply into the two major intermediary marketing channel functions: retailing and wholesaling. You already know something about retailing—retailers of all shapes and sizes serve you every day, both in stores and online. However, you probably know much less about the hoard of wholesalers working behind the scenes. In this chapter, we examine the characteristics of different kinds of retailers and wholesalers, the marketing decisions they make, and trends for the future.

When it comes to retailers, you have to start with Walmart. This megaretailer’s phenomenal success has resulted from an unrelenting focus on bringing value to its customers. Day in and day out, Walmart lives up to its ...

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ISBN: 9780134492513