The Smiths bought a tire recapping facility from a man who had decided to retire. They were going to convert the building to a studio for dance lessons, so they wanted to sell off the inventory of recapped tires and equipment for whatever they could get. The Smiths don’t know any buyers who might be interested in these products. Which type of wholesaler would be most helpful?

The Smiths bought a tire recapping facility from a man who had decided to retire. They were going to convert the building to a studio for dance lessons, so they wanted to sell off the inventory of recapped tires and equipment for whatever they could get. The Smiths don’t know any buyers who might be interested in these products. Which type of wholesaler would be most helpful?

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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