You Own a Small Independent Retail Store in Your Neighborhood

question 131

Multiple Choice

You own a small independent retail store in your neighborhood. You want to offer fresh seafood, milk, and bread in your store. In this case, which of the following types of wholesalers will serve you the best?

• A) truck jobber
• B) independent distributor
• C) drop shipper
• D) mail-order wholesaler
• E) manufacturers' agent

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Benefits

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Consumer Protection Agency

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