Citation:
Sebenius, James K., and Farzana Mohamed. "High Drama in Milford (A)." Harvard Business School Case 920-032, January 2020. View Details|
Supplement HBS Case Collection April 2010 Bill Nichol Negotiates with Walmart: Hard Bargains over Soft Goods (B) |
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.
