Why Should a Retailer Be Concerned with Building a Sustainable

question 101

Multiple Choice

Why should a retailer be concerned with building a sustainable competitive advantage?

• A) It could affect merchandise planning
• B) They should not as other retailers would just duplicate the efforts
• C) It could result in long-term profitability
• D) It is the final step in developing the retail strategy
• E) The competition's advantage will stimulate the retailer's market

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