_____ retail systems tend to promote the growth of wholesalers to serve retailers,which lengthens distribution channels.

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Fragmented retail systems consist of many small, independent retailers. As a result, wholesalers are necessary to help ensure that these small retailers have access to a variety of products. This creates longer distribution channels as products must pass through the hands of multiple intermediaries before reaching the end consumer. In contrast, centralized or focused retail systems tend to minimize the number of intermediaries in the distribution channel. Concentrated or exclusive retail systems may also have shorter distribution channels because they rely on a small number of large retailers or direct-to-consumer sales, respectively.

_____ Retail Systems Tend to Promote the Growth of Wholesalers