The Major Difference Between an Off-Price Retailer and a Discount

The major difference between an off-price retailer and a discount store is that off-price retailers purchase merchandise from manufacturers__________ and discount stores buy from wholesalers_________.

A) who are trying to offload returned or slightly irregular inventory; selling new but inexpensive goods
B) at below wholesale prices; at full price but take less of a markup
C) at below wholesale prices; and charge a high initial price with the full intent of lowering it later
D) at variable price points; at the lowest price points possible
E) who are part of a retailing cooperative; who are trying to move overstocked or seasonal items at the lowest price possible