Steven Thought He Was Cheated by the Owners of a Small

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Steven thought he was cheated by the owners of a small business from whom he bought part of his retail supplies. He wrote a warning on the Internet and posted it in every consumer advocate site that would accept it. Steven's course of action is known as a second-party response.

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Definitions:

Brick-and-mortar Stores

Physical retail outlets located in buildings as opposed to online or virtual shops.

Reciprocal Pricing

Reciprocal pricing is a pricing strategy where competitors agree, either formally or informally, to set prices at a certain level, often to stabilize market conditions or ensure mutual profitability.

Contract Manufacturers

Companies that produce goods under contract for other companies, under the branding of the latter, often as a cost-saving measure.

Mass Customization

Mass customization is a strategy that combines the efficiency of mass production with the flexibility of individual customization, allowing for personalized products at scale.