Module 3 - Case DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING PLAN ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW Online shopping has increased dramatically over the past few years, and online retailing becomes the top priority of all major grocery retailers. On one hand, retailers see the needs to off
Module 3 - Background
DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING PLAN
The following articles explain and illustrate the role of distribution in marketing decisions.
Marketing Channels. (2014). Pearson Learning Solutions, New York, NY. Retrieved from http://www.pearsoncustom.com/mct-comprehensive/asset.php?isbn=1269879944&id=12275
Marketing Channels (Audio). (2014). Pearson Learning Solutions, New York, NY. Retrieved from http://www.pearsoncustom.com/mct-comprehensive/asset.php?isbn=1269879944&id=11766
Retailing and Wholesaling. (2014). Pearson Learning Solutions, New York, NY. Retrieved from http://www.pearsoncustom.com/mct-comprehensive/asset.php?isbn=1269879944&id=11537
Retailing and Wholesaling (Audio). (2014). Pearson Learning Solutions, New York, NY. Retrieved from http://www.pearsoncustom.com/mct-comprehensive/asset.php?isbn=1269879944&id=11767
Distribution decisions (2009). KnowThis. Retrieved from http://www.knowthis.com/principles-of-marketing-tutorials/distribution-decisions/
Marketing mix: Place (2011). LearnMarketing. Retrieved from http://www.learnmarketing.net/place.htm
Perner, L. (n.d.). Distribution: Channels and logistics. Introduction to marketing. Marshall School. USC. Retrieved from http://www.consumerpsychologist.com/intro_Distribution.html
Ramachandrin, S., & Trachtenberg, J. A. (2012). End of Era for Britannica. Wall Street Journal(March 14):B1.
Ramsey, M. (2012). Glut of small cars tests Ford resolve. Wall Street Journal (January 11): B1.
Timberlake, C., & Townsend, M. (2012). Macy's says Martha's dance card is too full. Business Week (February 28).
Optional Reading/Resources
The following articles illustrate use of the concepts studied in this module:
Halkias, M. (2011). J.C. Penney buys stake in Martha Stewart’s company. The Dallas Morning News(December 7). Retrieved from http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20111207-j.c.-penney-buys-stake-in-martha-stewarts-company.ece
JoS. A. (2011). Bank Clothiers expands its Internet channel to ship orders to international customers. Investment Weekly News. (May 21), 698.
With Its New Music Storage and Player, Can Amazon Deliver in the Cloud? (2011, May 11).Knowledge@Wharton. Retrieved from http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2768