This portfolio is based on published materials describing the revival of price competition in the cigarette market in the USA. Overall, the situation resembles the famous price war is known as the "Marlboro Friday." There are new competitors in the industry is reduced, and new competitors may not be subject to the same rules. Case is designed for use as a follow-up to Marlboro Friday and the East Coast Oil case, describes the subsequent action retail offer Phillip Morris. "Hide
by Paul W. Farris, Richard Johnson Source: Darden School of Business 2 pages. Publication Date: January 30, 2003. Prod. #: UV2932-PDF-ENG