Publications
Publications
- April 2010
- HBS Case Collection
Bill Nichol Negotiates with Walmart: Hard Bargains over Soft Goods (B)
By: James K. Sebenius and Ellen Knebel
Abstract
This case describes the multi-prong negotiating approach that Bill Nichol, Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co. CEO, took to deal with an ultimatum from his largest customer, as well as the outcome of this process. It concludes with a number of Nichol's observations about supplier-retailer negotiations.
Keywords
Customers; Management Practices and Processes; Negotiation Deal; Outcome or Result; Business and Stakeholder Relations; Retail Industry
Citation
Sebenius, James K., and Ellen Knebel. "Bill Nichol Negotiates with Walmart: Hard Bargains over Soft Goods (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 910-044, April 2010.