Customer Reach – How many customers served each turn
n Customer Mix – Breakdown of distributor’s customers across target markets
n % MSRP the channel will pay for a pack – affects margin
n Price Discount to Consumers – Amount retailer will discount your MSRP. Each Channel will set
its own price for your pack.
n Sales Dedication – How much effort will the retailer put into pushing the player’s product?
Lower at large chains, higher at specialty goods stores. Players can increase sales dedication
by investing in market development funds (MDF).
n Preferred Price Range – Some channels have price points above or below which they won’t
want to carry a product. A Supermarket won’t carry a very expensive luxury product. A
Luxury store won’t carry a cheap children’s backpack.