

Class 9. Powerful Retailers
The A&P Case (7th Cir. 1949)


Toys 'R' Us (7th Cir. 2000)






The Economics of Trader Joe's
Scale and scope tend to be necessary business attributes for success competition among powerful intermediaries. In some sectors, companies identified business segments that are not attractive to massive business enterprises. Trader Joe's business model illustrates this strategy.