Which of the Following Statements About the U

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the U.S.distribution system is TRUE?

• A) The U.S.retail industry is mostly composed of many small and medium-sized firms.
• B) Many U.S.retailers are large enough to have their own warehouses.
• C) The retail density in the U.S.is lower than that found in Europe.
• D) A large independent wholesale industry supplies goods to all retailers.
• E) The U.S.retail industry has a fragmented distribution system.

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