Which of the Following Statements About Wholesaler-Sponsored Chains Is Most

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about wholesaler-sponsored chains is most accurate? In a wholesaler-sponsored chain all stores:

• A) are independently owned, but cooperate as a unified system of stores.
• B) act independently except for an agreement to share the costs associated with distribution.
• C) are owned by a single wholesaler, but operate under separate management.
• D) share profits and losses according to a contractual arrangement.

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