Online Retailing Is Disadvantageous for Marketers Because It Often

question 11

Multiple Choice

Online retailing is disadvantageous for marketers because it often:

• A) squeezes profit margins due to strong price competition.
• B) limits assortment of products to be offered.
• C) prevents one-on-one relationships with customers.
• D) leads to less shelf space as opposed to direct sales methods.

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