A _____ Area Is the Geographic Area from Which a Retailer,group

question 77

Multiple Choice

A _____ area is the geographic area from which a retailer,group of retailers,or community draws its customers.

• A) market
• B) trading
• C) shopping
• D) merchandising
• E) customer drawing

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