When a Large Chain of Stores Such as Home Depot

question 106

Multiple Choice

When a large chain of stores such as Home Depot or Kmart buys items centrally from its home office, selling companies often designate these customers as _____ accounts, which means their needs are handled out of the seller's corporate offices, and local salespeople need not attempt to solicit business from any branches in their territories.

• A)house
• B)bounce-back
• C)functional
• D)high service
• E)generational

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