Which Statement Best Explains the Increasing Power of Major Retailers

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the increasing power of major retailers over manufacturers?

A) Grocery stores are growing faster than warehouse clubs due to the push to eat locally.
B) Today's retail buyers rely on CRP systems to purchase and maintain balanced inventories.
C) Manufacturers have the ability to threaten retailers with insufficient quantities of name brand products.
D) Suppliers introduce numerous products each year and have to offer promotional allowances to gain shelf space.
E) Online retailers are commonly involved in the illegal act of diverting products to out-of-channel distributors.