It Is Often Difficult for Retailers to Distinguish Themselves from Their

question 28

Multiple Choice

It is often difficult for retailers to distinguish themselves from their competitors through the merchandise they carry because

• A)they do not carry enough merchandise.
• B)consumers no longer recognize brand equity.
• C)big-box food retailers are shifting into specialty store product lines.
• D)there is not enough merchandise to go around.
• E)competitors can purchase and sell many of the same popular brands.

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Definitions:

Minimum Required Rate

The lowest return on investment deemed acceptable by an investor or manager, often used in capital budgeting to evaluate potential projects.

Investment Opportunity

An asset or item that offers the potential for profit or income, either through capital appreciation or earnings.

Minimum Required Rate

This rate is often associated with the minimum return on investment or the cost of capital that a company or project needs to achieve to be deemed acceptable.

Net Operating Income

A company's income after operating expenses have been subtracted but before interest and taxes have been deducted.