Which of the Following Trends Are Changing the Retail Industry

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following trends are changing the retail industry?

• A) Discriminating consumers
• B) Growing retailer concentration and power
• C) Growth in consumer data
• D) Blurring boundaries among channels and formats
• E) All answers provided are correct.

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