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:

Credit Sales

Sales transactions where the payment is delayed as per agreed terms between the seller and the buyer.

Retail Store Credit Card

A credit card issued by a retail store allowing customers to purchase goods on credit from that specific retailer.

National Credit Cards

Credit cards that are accepted across a specific country, offering users the ability to borrow funds up to a pre-approved limit for purchases or cash advances.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique that companies use to account for bad debts by predicting what percentage of outstanding accounts will become uncollectible.