If a New Grocery Product Does Not Achieve a Predetermined

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a new grocery product does not achieve a predetermined sales target, some retailers require a penalty payment by the manufacturer to compensate the retailer for sales its valuable shelf space failed to make.What is this type of payment called?

• A)a dropout charge
• B)a loser fee
• C)a failure fee
• D)a retailer spiff
• E)a drop-off settlement

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