Why Do Retailers Pursue Different Strategies When Determining Whether Their

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why do retailers pursue different strategies when determining whether their return on investment is profitable?

• A) Different retailers have different financial operating characteristics
• B) Profitability can be defined differently depending upon the retailer
• C) Retailers use the turnover strategy only when their investments "turn over" to profit
• D) Retailers can use the profit path and the turnover path interchangeably
• E) Strategies may change depending upon performance

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