15  Distribution

Dollar General - what is their story?

1.  What are channels of distribution?

            How do channels of distribution differ from consumer products and business products?

2.  What are wholesalers and what services do they provide?

3.  What are retailers and what services do they provide?

            List some different kinds of retailers

            What are some kinds of non-store retailing?

             What is the wheel of retailing?

4.  What are some methods of physical distribution?  Which do you like the most?

Case:  Smarter Retailing at SmarterKids