Which of the Following Statements About the Implications for Retailers

Which of the following statements about the implications for retailers of urban centers is false?

A) During the past decade, retail activity has grown rapidly in secondary markets.
B) Recent shifts in consumer population patterns have resulted in an increase for downtown retail activity.
C) Secondary markets are attractive because of the low level of retail competition.
D) Sales increases in freestanding suburban locations have more than offset any decline in retail activity.
E) As MSAs have begun to stabilize, secondary markets have become more attractive.