Which of the Following Statements About the Slotting Allowances Charged

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the slotting allowances charged by many retailers is true?

• A) Retailers are not justified in charging slotting allowances since most new products are successful.
• B) Slotting allowances are illegal and banned by the federal government.
• C) Large companies with popular brands are the most likely to have to pay slotting allowances.
• D) Retailers justify slotting allowances by pointing to the costs associated with taking on a new product.

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