Purpose of Assignment
A well planned distribution channel system is a key component of the marketing mix that helps meet customer demands and achieve company goals. This assignment will analyze the role channels of distribution have in meeting the needs of consumers in both a brick and mortar and online retail setting.
Assignment Steps
Resources:University Library article on distribution channels in marketing that is not more than five years old;Marketing:Ch. 1: pg. 4-10; Ch. 2: pg. 40-46 54-69; Ch. 15: pg. 408-420; Ch. 16: pg. 438-447; Week 4 video
Scenario:You work for a newly formed sports apparel company and your manager has requested you help the company decide on the best distribution strategy to use for its products. You have begun research on the strategies and methods available by reviewing relevant articles on the topic. Based on your article review you will decide what strategy(ies) is/are best and explain the reasoning behind your conclusion.
Selectan article from theUniversity Library that is less than five years old on the role of distribution channels in marketing.
Composea 500-word article review covering the following:
Citea minimum of two peer-reviewed sources with one being the article from the University Library.
Formatyour paper consistent with APA guidelines.