Independent Retailers Who Join Together to Form Their Own Wholesaling

question 94

Multiple Choice

Independent retailers who join together to form their own wholesaling operation and conduct joint merchandising and promotional activities are called a:

• A) hyperchain.
• B) voluntary chain.
• C) purchasing cooperative.
• D) retailer cooperative.
• E) wholesaler cooperative.

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Definitions:

Suppliers

Entities that provide goods or services to another organization, often playing a critical role in the supply chain and production processes.

Holding Cost

The cost to keep or carry inventory in stock.

Thunder Bay

A city in Ontario, Canada, known for its strategic location as a transportation hub and for its historical significance in trade.

Edmonton

The capital city of the province of Alberta, Canada, known for its cultural events and historical sites.