Timing Is an Important Element of Markdowns

question 87

Multiple Choice

Timing is an important element of markdowns. Those retailers who take a markdown as soon as sales fall off most likely are doing so to

• A) placate dissatisfied customers.
• B) enhance customer perceptions of product quality.
• C) free up valuable selling space and cash.
• D) create an image as a cutting-edge retailer.
• E) react to the entry of a new competitor.

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