Which of the Following Statements About Retailers and Retailing Activities

Which of the following statements about retailers and retailing activities is true?

A) Few American retailers are major players in the global economy.
B) Retailers represent about 10% of the total businesses in the United States.
C) Retailers sell durable goods, but not nondurable goods.
D) Retailers generated about 25% of the U.S. gross national product in 2008.
E) Manufacturers do not directly participate in retailing.