Florance Is a Chain of Flower Shops in the Chicago

Multiple Choice

Florance is a chain of flower shops in the Chicago area. The company recently acquired Knick-knacks, which owns three gift shops. Which of the following is most similar to this acquisition?

A) A construction firm acquired a textile manufacturer as it seemed like a good investment.
B) Faced with mounting raw material costs, a consumer goods producer took over its supplier.
C) One shoe store chain buys out another shoe store chain and expands its distribution channels through the acquired chain's outlets.
D) A toy retailer acquired a children's book store chain and now retails both toys and books from co-branded outlets.