Quality Kitchens Inc operates a store that sells kitchen utensils and gadgets.In an attempt to increase sales,the store ran an advertisement in a newspaper that featured Juicy Brand Blenders for $49.99.Martha rushed to the store with the intention of buying a blender.When she arrived however,she was told that while there were no such blenders in stock,the store did have several Swirl Brand Blenders to sell for $99.99 each.After a bit of investigation,Martha discovered that the store knew that it never had any Juicy Brand Blenders,and that it was simply hoping that shoppers would buy the Swirl Brand Blenders once they got inside the store.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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The store is guilty of a bait and switch tactic, where they advertised a product they never intended to sell in order to attract customers and then try to sell them a different (more expensive) product. This is illegal and unethical. Neither option A nor option E is correct as there is no legal obligation for the store to sell a blender at the advertised price if they never had that product in stock. Option B is also not correct as the store cannot be forced to acquire a specific product. Option D is irrelevant in this case as it pertains to a contract offer, which is not applicable here.

Quality Kitchens Inc Operates a Store That Sells Kitchen Utensils