Corporate chains have grown rapidly and account for about half of all retail sales; they develop their own efficient distribution centers; they have their own dealer brands. They may spread promotion, management costs etc. to many stores. Large chains use central buying for different stores.

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Corporate Chains

Question 271

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Corporate chains

A) have continued to grow-and now account for about half of all retail sales.
B) have an advantage relative to independent stores when it comes to promotion and use of dealer brands.
C) increase their buying power by centralizing at least some of the buying for different stores.
D) increase their efficiency by building their own distribution centers.
E) all of these alternatives are correct for corporate chains.

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