For Retailers, the Decision on Where to Locate a Store

question 86

True/False

For retailers, the decision on where to locate a store usually depends on just one or two factors.

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Definitions:

Equity Carve-Out

The sale of stock in a wholly owned subsidiary via an IPO.

Initial Public Offering

The first sale of stock by a private company to the public, marking a transition from a private to a publicly traded company.

Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A company whose entire stock is held by another company.

Standard Oil

An American oil producing, transporting, refining, and marketing company. Established in 1870, it became the largest oil refiner in the world and was later divided due to antitrust laws.