Retailers choose exclusive distribution to create a sense of scarcity and enhance brand prestige. By limiting the availability of a product to select outlets, they can foster stronger relationships with those retailers and ensure higher control over pricing and marketing. This strategy also helps in targeting specific customer segments more effectively, as well as boosting perceived value and brand loyalty. Ultimately, exclusive distribution can lead to increased profitability for both retailers and manufacturers.
What is exclusive distribution and will you recommend exclusive distribution for FMCGs?
A retailer may seek to be part of an exclusive distribution channel to differentiate itself from competitors and enhance its brand image by offering unique products that are not widely available. This exclusivity can attract a specific customer base, create a sense of prestige, and foster customer loyalty. Additionally, being part of an exclusive channel often allows for better pricing strategies and higher profit margins due to reduced competition.
Selective distribution involves a producer using a limited number of outlets in a geographical area to sell products. An advantage of this approach is that the producer can choose the most appropriate or best-performing outlets and focus effort (e.g. training) on them. Selective distribution works best when consumers are prepared to "shop around" - in other words - they have a preference for a particular brand or price and will search out the outlets that supply.Exclusive distribution is an extreme form of selective distribution in which only one wholesaler, retailer or distributor is used in a specific geographical area.
The role of the wholesaler in the distribution channel is to deliver the merchandise to the retailer. The role of the retailer is to deliver the product to the consumer.
Selective distribution occurs when manufacturers distribute products through a limited, select number of wholesalers and retailers. Under exclusive distribution, only a single wholesaler or retailer is allowed to sell the product
three types of distribution exclusive selective intensive
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intensive distribution, exclusive distribution, and selective distribution.
Sole distribution is the only retailer in one area allowed to sell a product. Exclusive distribution is where a seller carries only one producer's product and excludes similar products of different brand.
Your question is a little confusing, because distribution is usually associated with a manufacturer or distributor of a product, not a retailer. However, if you are a single retailer or a multi-chain retail operation you do need to consider how you will stock and supply your store or stores. You have several options. You can buy direct from a manufacturer or designer, or you can use a manufacturer
Distribution channel is the route taken by suppliers to their retailer.
Exclusive distribution generally only works for products that have a high price and high profit margin. Using this method focuses on one dealer, which is a major disadvantage.