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The Bollingers: Negotiating with Wal-Mart (A)

By: James K. Sebenius and Ellen Knebel
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Abstract

Describes the negotiations by Howard and Marilyn Bollinger over supplying a new product line to Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer. The (A) case outlines the Bollingers' development of their product, the Wallpockett, documents their negotiation preparation for dealing with Wal-Mart, and describes their negotiation challenges. The (B) case describes strategies, tactics, and the results of their negotiations with Wal-Mart and draws on their experience to provide a set of recommended approaches to retail-supplier negotiations.

Keywords

Negotiation Preparation; Product Development; Supply Chain; Problems and Challenges; Retail Industry

Citation

Sebenius, James K., and Ellen Knebel. "The Bollingers: Negotiating with Wal-Mart (A)." Harvard Business School Case 907-009, November 2006. (Revised September 2007.)
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James K. Sebenius

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets
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