David Jones terminated its arrangements to supply clothing from popular fashion label,Country Road,following the latter's increasing involvement with direct factory outlets.For the prestige retailer,David Jones,Country Road's activities were not only a direct source of competition,but also represented an inconsistency with their carefully crafted prestige image.This is an example of ________.
A)exclusive dealing
B)channel conflict
C)a breakdown in a contractual network
D)a power struggle
E)All of the above.

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The situation described is an example of channel conflict, as the two companies had differing views on how their products should be sold and marketed. It also appears to be a breakdown in the contractual network, as David Jones terminated their arrangement with Country Road due to Country Road's activities. However, it is not exclusive dealing or a power struggle.

David Jones Terminated Its Arrangements to Supply Clothing from Popular