The Major Difference Between an Off-Price Retailer and a Discount

question 69

Multiple Choice

The major difference between an off-price retailer and a discount store is that off-price retailers purchase merchandise from manufacturers __________ and discount stores buy from wholesalers __________.

• A)who are trying to offload returned or slightly irregular inventory;selling new but inexpensive merchandise
• B)at below wholesale prices;and charge a high initial price with the full intent of taking markdowns later
• C)at below wholesale prices;at full price but take a less of a markup
• D)at various price points;at the lowest price points possible
• E)who are part of a retailing cooperative;who are part of a wholesaling cooperative

---

Definitions:

Gigantism

A condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average, due to an overproduction of growth hormone in childhood.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance by reducing urine production and increasing water reabsorption by the kidneys.

Posterior Pituitary

The rear portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for the storage and release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin, which play roles in water balance and childbirth respectively.

Anterior Pituitary

A glandular portion of the pituitary gland responsible for the release of several key hormones influencing various body functions.