To Respond to a Competitive Environment, One Thing That Walmart

question 21

Multiple Choice

To respond to a competitive environment, one thing that Walmart is doing is

• A) converting its discount stores into supercenters.
• B) leasing retail space in its stores to independent merchants.
• C) focusing on high customer service.
• D) converting the discount stores into convenience stores.
• E) expanding into rural locations.

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