Department Store Recently Replaced Its Fabric-Covered Chairs with Oversized Leather

department store recently replaced its fabric-covered chairs with oversized leather couches.This was most likely done to

A) reduce the need to constantly reupholster.
B) create a more natural environment.
C) create a more masculine ambiance for male shoppers.
D) make mothers shopping with small children less nervous.
E) encourage customers to linger longer.