As a result of the great success of corporate chains, many independent stores choose to band together in either a voluntary chain or a(n) ________.
A) factory outlet
B) retailer cooperative
C) wholesale club
D) warehouse club
E) convenience cooperative

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The sentence suggests that independent stores choose to band together to compete with corporate chains. Voluntary chains and retailer cooperatives are examples of such alliances. Factory outlets, wholesale clubs, and warehouse clubs are not relevant to the idea of independent stores banding together. Convenience cooperatives are not a common term in retail business.

As a Result of the Great Success of Corporate Chains