Why Might Retailer-Owned Buying Groups Perform Wholesale Functions

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why might retailer-owned buying groups perform wholesale functions?

• A) to disband cooperative chains
• B) in order to develop a shortage of wholesalers of all types
• C) to boost lack of support received by merchant wholesalers
• D) to reduce their costs

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