4 P’S IN MARKETING 4 critical aspect of the marketing mix and can have substantial impact on a customer’s purchasing decision” (“Online,” 2012). “Place refers to the availability of a product in a location or geographical region. Some products are available worldwide, whereas others can only be purchased in a very specific region. Many products are available only through an individual store front, while others can be purchased in thousands of different locations. The internet has greatly expanded the visibility of many products by allowing customers to place