Consumers Benefit in Dealing with Retail Corporate Chains Because

question 91

Multiple Choice

Consumers benefit in dealing with retail corporate chains because

• A)corporate chains have more experience than other forms of retailers.
• B)they can own stock in the same company where they shop since corporate chain stock must be publicly traded.
• C)they can establish a credit history more easily than with other forms of retailers.
• D)there are multiple outlets with similar merchandise and consistent management policies.
• E)they have less stress in making decisions since merchandise is arranged and displayed by professional designers.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity represents the residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, essentially what is owned by the company's shareholders.

Balance Sheet

A document that outlines a firm's assets, liabilities, and equity of stockholders on a given date, reflecting its financial status.

Market Values

The price at which an asset would trade in a competitive auction setting.