The Difference Between Planned Purchases and Purchase Commitments Made by a Buyer

question 39

Multiple Choice

The difference between planned purchases and purchase commitments made by a buyer for a given time period is ________.

• A) open-to-buy
• B) the cost complement
• C) retail reductions
• D) planned initial markdowns

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