The Greater the Diversity of Retail Formats,the Greater The

question 17

Multiple Choice

The greater the diversity of retail formats,the greater the:

• A) competition in the industry
• B) level of service provided to customers
• C) maturation in the domestic market
• D) price points
• E) variety within a format

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