What Is the Primary Advantage for Retailers to Be Vertically

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the primary advantage for retailers to be vertically integrated?

• A) Retailers have realized that to stay competitive, they must become vertically integrated
• B) Retailers can develop unique merchandise sold only in their stores; retailers can expand their services easily to the Internet because they can direct orders to the manufacturer; retailers have realized that to stay competitive, they must become vertically integrated; and customers preferring retailers that are vertically integrated are all advantages.
• C) Customers prefer retailers who are vertically integrated
• D) Retailers can expand their services easily to the Internet because they can direct orders to the manufacturer
• E) Retailers can develop unique merchandise sold only in their stores

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Definitions:

Atlantoaxial Joint

A pivotal joint located between the first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis, allowing for the rotation of the head.

Metatarsophalangeal Joint

The joint located between the metatarsal bones of the foot and the proximal bones (phalanges) of the toes, important for foot movement.

Car Door

A movable barrier used for entry and exit, as well as security and protection of the occupants, found on the sides of automobiles.

Dentoalveolar Joint

A term that could describe the structural and functional relationship between teeth (dentition) and the alveolar bone, but not a commonly used term. More accurately referred to as the periodontal ligament.