Which of the Following Environmental Trends Is Most Directly Influencing

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following environmental trends is most directly influencing supermarket operations?

• A) Regional malls are hosting fewer anchor stores..
• B) To make a profit,supermarkets are having to carry products with high gross margins.
• C) The number of dual-income and single-parent families is increasing.
• D) Recessionary trends are decreasing the amount of money spent on nonfood items..
• E) Consumers are more inclined to pamper themselves.

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Expenditures by government bodies on goods and services that directly contribute to a nation's aggregate demand.

Social Security Payments

Government transfers paid to eligible individuals, such as the retired, disabled, and survivors, aimed at providing a basic level of financial security.

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Retirement plans offered by private sector employers, unions, or other organizations to provide income to employees after retiring.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product represents the sum value of all products and services generated within a country's boundaries during a certain timeframe.