1) If you were the CEO of Amer Sports (Arc’teryx's parent company) looking to re-enter the Russian market, would you return as a local distributor or relocate distribution chains? Explain your answer and what distribution factors you would consider. 2) Outline an e-commerce company that has stopped all distribution to Russia. How do you think this will affect the company’s current and future operations?

1) If you were the CEO of Amer Sports (Arc’teryx's parent company) looking to re-enter the Russian market, would you return as a local distributor or relocate distribution chains? Explain your answer and what distribution factors you would consider. 2) Outline an e-commerce company that has stopped all distribution to Russia. How do you think this will affect the company’s current and future operations?

Principles Of Marketing

17th Edition

ISBN:9780134492513

Author:Kotler, Philip, Armstrong, Gary (gary M.)

Publisher:Kotler, Philip, Armstrong, Gary (gary M.)

Chapter1: Marketing: Creating Customer Value And Engagement

Section: Chapter Questions

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