outline the reasons a retailer might want to use more than one marketing channel.

Describe the major characteristics of the primary transportation modes.

Do wholesaling intermediaries provide any ultimate value to customers, or do they just interfere with the process of retailing? Explain the reasons for your answer. What role has technology, including online shopping, played in retailing and wholesaling transactions?

Select a consumer product that is sold through multiple channels. Explain the various channels and the type of retailer you can purchase the product from.  What are the advantages and challenges of using multiple channels?  Are these retailers effective at product distribution to consumers?