If consumers do not need extensive support from the retailer, what type of distribution mix makes the most sense for the retailer?
A) rack jobbers
B) slotting allowances
C) intensive
D) mass-market intermediaries
E) selective
Answer: D
Explanation: Some products do not require much in the way of customer support. Firms like Black & Decker sell to both consumers and professionals and want to reach a broad audience, and its products don't require extensive support from retailers, so they benefit from mass-market intermediaries, as they lower the prices consumers pay for goods.
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