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

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Off-price retailers purchase merchandise at below wholesale prices, often due to excess inventory or closeouts, while discount stores buy at full price but apply a smaller markup to offer lower prices.

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