Merge and Co

question 45

Multiple Choice

Merge and Co. is a grocery chain designed to attract women. It finds that women constitute its biggest buyers, and since more and more women are working and earning good incomes, they are prone to indulging in a variety of foods. Also, to cater to the tastes of women belonging to different ethnic groups, Merge and Co. has positioned a prominent international foods aisle, which highlights Asian, West Indian, Middle Eastern, and Eastern European food products, before the customers reach the central grocery aisles. The food displayed is in keeping with the latest trend of promoting low-calorie, high-nutrition organic products.
-Which of the following has prodded the grocery chain to exclusively cater to the needs of women customers?

• A)The government regulations that make it mandatory to do so
• B)The pressure from groups fighting for women rights
• C)The changing role of women in society
• D)The social constraints that deter women from shopping in crowded areas
• E)The pressure from male members of the community

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