The Trend Toward Scrambled Merchandising Can Be Explained By

question 72

Multiple Choice

The trend toward scrambled merchandising can be explained by:

• A) the "Wheel of Retailing" Theory.
• B) the fact that cities are getting larger and larger, and it is harder for a retailer to segment the market.
• C) growing consumer demand for more service in retail stores.
• D) the fact that some retailers have traditionally used markups which seem "too high" to other retailers.
• E) the growth of in-home shopping.

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