Each of the Following Describes Retailing except

question 14

Multiple Choice

Each of the following describes retailing except

• A) a retailer is a sales intermediary.
• B) many manufacturers sell directly to consumers and through wholesalers and retailers.
• C) e-tailing makes it easier for a manufacturer to sell directly to customers by cutting out the intermediary.
• D) companies that produce a large number of products, such as Procter & Gamble, do not need retailers for efficient distribution.

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Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenues, indicating financial performance over a period.

Company Sizes

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Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity that remains after deducting its liabilities; equity represents ownership interest in a company.

Earnings Per Share

This is a measure of a company's profitability, calculated by dividing the company's net income by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock.