Low-Valu Inc Owns and Operates a Number of Discount Mega-Stores

question 67

Multiple Choice

Low-Valu Inc owns and operates a number of discount mega-stores.Because of increasing competition, it has engaged in a number of improper business practices.It was recently accused of a "bait and switch" practice in one of its stores.Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

• A)The alleged practice occurs when a store places two price tags on one item, and then charges the customer the higher amount.
• B)"Bait and switch" is expressly prohibited by the Sale of Goods Act.
• C)The phrase "bait and switch" refers to the fact that the alleged offence originally arose in connection with general stores in the nineteenth century, who sold, among other things, hunting supplies.
• D)The alleged practice is a criminal matter under the Competition Act.
• E)Low-Valu drew customers into its stores by advertising low prices on specific items, but when customers arrived, they were told that while the advertised items were not in stock, alternative items were available at higher prices.

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Definitions:

Intermediaries

Agents or businesses that act as a middleman in the distribution process or transactions between producers and consumers.

Agents

An intermediary who brings buyers and sellers together and facilitates the exchange.

Brokers

An intermediary who represents clients who buy or sell specialized goods or seasonal products.

Wholesalers

An intermediary who buys products in bulk from producers and resells them to other wholesalers or to retailers.