What can department stores do to differentiate their merchandise offering and strengthen their image?
A) Increase their pricing
B) Decrease the variety and assortment of merchandise within the store
C) Seek exclusive arrangements with nationally recognized brands
D) Merge with faltering retailers to gain their market share
E) Sell only hard goods

Question

What can department stores do to differentiate their merchandise offering and strengthen their image? 
A) Increase their pricing
B) Decrease the variety and assortment of merchandise within the store
C) Seek exclusive arrangements with nationally recognized brands
D) Merge with faltering retailers to gain their market share
E) Sell only hard goods

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To differentiate their merchandise offerings and strengthen their image, department stores are aggressively seeking exclusive brands in which national brand vendors sell them merchandise that is not available elsewhere.

What Can Department Stores Do to Differentiate Their Merchandise Offering