Which of the Following Retailers Was the First to Adopt

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following retailers was the first to adopt the mass-merchandising concept?

• A) Department stores.
• B) Discount houses.
• C) Supermarkets.
• D) General stores.
• E) Supercenters.

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