Andrea Owns and Operates a Small Novelty Store That Sells

question 161

Multiple Choice

Andrea owns and operates a small novelty store that sells home décor, gifts, jewelry, and gourmet snacks. Because her business is very small, many wholesalers will not deal with her, so she relies primarily on ____ for the survival of her business.

• A) drop shippers
• B) truck wholesalers
• C) rack jobbers
• D) specialty-line wholesalers
• E) cash-and-carry wholesalers

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