Manufacturers use seasonal discounts to

A. encourage buyers to stock inventory earlier than their normal demand would require.
B. extend the peak seasonal selling season.
C. prevent retailers from purchasing competitors' products.
D. get rid of expired merchandise.
E. temporarily spur primary demand during periods of soft sales, such as the beginning of a month, after which prices will return to normal when selective demand picks up.


Answer: A

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