Regarding Supermarkets,which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 299

Multiple Choice

Regarding supermarkets,which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) It's best to think of supermarkets as "conventional retailers."
• B) Supermarket net profits after taxes usually are about 1-2 percent of sales-or less.
• C) Worldwide, supermarkets make up the majority of food stores.
• D) The early supermarkets were based on the premise that consumers would pay more for better selection and service.
• E) All of these statements about supermarkets are TRUE.

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