Which of the Following Characterizes Department Stores

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes department stores?

• A)They are no longer a major retail force in large U.S.cities.
• B)They have increased in number since the 1970s.
• C)They usually offer many product lines.
• D)They have increased their share of retail business since the 1970s.
• E)They are not threatened by mass-merchandising retailers.

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