Which of the Following Statements About Wholesaler-Sponsored Chains Is Most

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about wholesaler-sponsored chains is most accurate? In a wholesaler-sponsored chain all stores:

A) are independently owned, but cooperate as a unified system of stores.
B) act independently except for an agreement to share the costs associated with distribution.
C) are owned by a single wholesaler, but operate under separate management.
D) share profits and losses according to a contractual arrangement.