KarstadtQuelle, a German company, is the world's largest department store operator. Its major competition in Germany is Metro, which is a retail chain that created a differential advantage through its low pricing. Metro is one of the reasons that KarstadtQuelle has lost money over the last several quarters. Given the effect the Metro chain has had on KarstadtQuelle's operations, Metro is probably a(n):

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Metro has created a differential advantage through its low pricing, which is a characteristic of a discount store. This strategy has affected KarstadtQuelle's operations negatively, indicating that Metro competes on price, a hallmark of discount retailers.

KarstadtQuelle, a German Company, Is the World's Largest Department Store