Q13 Aoibhín makes handmade jewellery and sells it through her business, Glint. She is deciding whether to sell direct to customers through her own website, or through retail shops.
(i) Outline one advantage of selling direct to customers.
(ii) Outline one advantage of selling through retail shops.
(iii) Recommend which option Glint should choose, and give one reason for your answer.
Q14 (i) Match each business to the channel of distribution it is most likely to use. Write the correct letter (A to D) in the box.
Type of Business
1. A crisp maker sells to wholesalers, who deliver to corner shops across Ireland.
2. A candle maker sells only through its own website.
3. An insurance company sells its policies through brokers.
4. A TV maker sells to electronics shops, who then sell to customers.
1 2 3
Channel of Distribution A. Direct
B. Agent / Platform C. Traditional
D. Alternative 4
Q14 (ii) Complete the boxes below about channels of distribution. Show how the good or service goes from manufacturer to the consumer, and give an example of a good that uses that channel.
Channel Direct
Complete the channel of distribution Manufacturer ➞
Agent / Platform Manufacturer ➞ Traditional Alternative