Why were the first retailer cooperatives and voluntary chains initiated?
A) to enable independents to improve the level of cooperation, which is sometimes called collusion, among individual stores
B) to counter the financial disaster of the Great Depression
C) in response to federal antitrust legislation
D) to enable independents to compete against corporate chains
E) to allow the stores access to shopping center locations

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Retailer cooperatives and voluntary chains were initiated to allow independent retailers to pool their resources and compete more effectively with larger corporate chains. This collaboration enabled them to achieve economies of scale, negotiate better prices from suppliers, and offer a wider range of products, thereby enhancing their competitiveness.

Why Were the First Retailer Cooperatives and Voluntary Chains Initiated