Which of the following factors has adversely affected the competitive position of some department stores?
A) inability to find knowledgeable salespeople
B) high operating costs
C) intense horizontal competition
D) abandonment of exclusive distribution to department stores by many producers
E) all of the above

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All of the listed factors have adversely affected the competitive position of some department stores. Inability to find knowledgeable salespeople, high operating costs, intense horizontal competition, and abandonment of exclusive distribution to department stores by many producers are significant challenges that have impacted their market standing.

Which of the Following Factors Has Adversely Affected the Competitive