What Is the Purpose of a Merchandise Mart

What is the purpose of a merchandise mart?

A) to provide space for permanent showrooms and exhibits, which manufacturers rent to market their goods
B) to gather buyers and sellers in one location and allow potential buyers to inspect merchandise before submitting competitive purchase offers
C) to accept orders from customers and forward those orders to manufacturers that ship the goods directly to the customers
D) to distribute physical or online catalogues to retail, business, and institutional customers