It Is Difficult for Retailers to Develop a Sustainable Competitive

question 68

Multiple Choice

It is difficult for retailers to develop a sustainable competitive advantage just through merchandise because:

• A) competitors can purchase and sell the same national brands
• B) different regions of the country carry different merchandise
• C) designers specify which retailers can sell their brands
• D) vendors favour the larger retailers because they buy more volume
• E) distribution centres are unreliable on shipping dates

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