The recent whole foods trend has led to the opening of a new organic foods market in town. In response, the long-standing neighborhood grocery decided to stock and sell a line of organic food products. In doing this, the grocery was most likely trying to
A)gain government subsidies.
B)attract a different market segment.
C)reduce its costs.
D)save the environment.
E)offset cost-based pricing pressure.

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By stocking and selling a line of organic food products, the grocery is trying to attract a different market segment who value organic products. This is a response to the new organic foods market in town and a way for the grocery to remain competitive and retain customers who may have started shopping at the new organic store.

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