There Are Three General Forms of Retail Ownership: Contractual System

question 75

Multiple Choice

There are three general forms of retail ownership: contractual system, independent retailer, and

• A) dual ownership.
• B) industry consortium.
• C) retailing cooperative.
• D) multinational cartel.
• E) corporate chain.

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