A manufacturer agreed to ship items at a price of $2,000 to a retailer. The retailer's normal profit on its sale would be $1,000. The manufacturer failed to ship the goods. They are easily available elsewhere. Based on these facts what is the retailer's best remedy?
A)Specific performance
B)Damages
C)An accounting
D)An injunction
E)Quantum meruit

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The retailer's best remedy is damages, as the goods are easily available elsewhere, and the retailer can claim the difference in cost or lost profit due to the manufacturer's breach of contract.

A Manufacturer Agreed to Ship Items at a Price of $2,000