Because shelf space is scarce, many supermarkets now charge a ________ for accepting a new brand, to cover the cost of listing and stocking it.

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A slotting fee is a fee charged by retailers to the manufacturer or supplier of a new product to have it placed on their shelves. It is meant to cover the cost of listing and stocking the new product, and it helps retailers manage the limited space they have available for products. A retainer is a fee paid to a professional in advance for a specific service, and is not typically used in this context. Residual and contingent fees are not typically associated with product placement in supermarkets. A royalty is a percentage of sales paid to a licensor or intellectual property owner, and is not typically used in this context.

Because Shelf Space Is Scarce, Many Supermarkets Now Charge a ________