Loblaws, a Canadian Supermarket, Features Fruits and Vegetables Piled High

Loblaws, a Canadian supermarket, features fruits and vegetables piled high on tables that have umbrellas.The idea behind this arrangement was to give Loblaws "a market feel." In terms of the retailing mix, this tactic is related to _________.

A) merchandise
B) the communications mix
C) discounts and allowances
D) variety and assortment
E) the physical distribution mix