Some Retailers Liquidate End-Of-Season Merchandise to Retailers Like Winners,who in Turn

Some retailers liquidate end-of-season merchandise to retailers like Winners,who in turn sell it at deep discounts.What is the benefit to the retailer who liquidates using this strategy?

A) The retailer is able to replace the merchandise with other markdowns
B) It provides space for new merchandise
C) Vendors like it because they are able to sell the merchandise to another retailer
D) Manufacturers know they should produce less of the product for replenishment
E) It lowers the reputation of the company who purchases the liquidated merchandise