Canadian Tire promoted a sale on a particular series of lawn mowers. However, through no fault of the retailer, the supplier short shipped them and there are insufficient mowers to meet demand. There are numerous other, more expensive models in the retailer's stores. Which of the following would you recommend the retailer do to resolve this problem legally?
A) Tell interested customers that they can buy the mowers when they go on sale again next month.
B) Issue rain checks for the sale items.
C) Take the supplier to court for damages.
D) Explain to interested customers that the ad was a mistake and hope they accept the apology.
E) Encourage customers to buy the more expensive models that are in stock.

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Issuing rain checks allows customers to purchase the item at the sale price when it becomes available, which is a fair and legal way to handle the shortage.

Canadian Tire Promoted a Sale on a Particular Series of Lawn