Which of the following types of stores usually carries more specialty goods for which customers like to be "waited on" and have much higher operating costs that are passed along to the customer?
A)self-service stores
B)convenience stores
C)full-service stores
D)discount stores
E)off-price stores

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Full-service stores typically carry more specialty goods for which customers like to receive personal attention or be "waited on." These stores generally have higher operating costs due to the additional staff required to provide personalized service, which is passed along to the customer in the form of higher prices. Self-service stores (A), discount stores (D), and off-price stores (E) rely on lower operating costs and less personalized service to offer lower prices. Convenience stores (B) typically carry a limited selection of items and do not specialize in specialty goods.

Which of the Following Types of Stores Usually Carries More