Which of the following statements about wholesaler-sponsored chains is most accurate? In a wholesaler-sponsored chain all stores:
A) are independently owned, but cooperate as a unified system of stores.
B) act independently except for an agreement to share the costs associated with distribution.
C) are owned by a single wholesaler, but operate under separate management.
D) share profits and losses according to a contractual arrangement.

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In a wholesaler-sponsored chain, all stores are independently owned but cooperate as a unified system of stores. This allows them to share the benefits of economies of scale in purchasing, marketing, and distribution while maintaining some level of independence as individual businesses.

Which of the Following Statements About Wholesaler-Sponsored Chains Is Most