Manufacturers Often Prefer to Sell Their Closeouts,canceled Orders,and Out-Of-Season Merchandise

Manufacturers often prefer to sell their closeouts,canceled orders,and out-of-season merchandise to factory outlets rather than to off-price chains because ________.

A) factory outlets generate cash flow for use in manufacturing
B) manufacturer-owned outlets can generate high profit margins
C) manufacturers can control where branded products are ultimately sold
D) off-price chains have too much bargaining power