Which of the following makes Precycle a retailer? (A) It has a physical presence. (B) It is environmentally conscious. (C) Its location. (D) It sells products directly to consumers.
Answer (1)
To determine which option makes Precycle a retailer, let's consider what defines a retailer in the business context.
A retailer is a business or person that sells goods to the consumer, as opposed to a wholesaler or supplier who typically sells their goods to another business. Retailers sell products directly to individuals for their personal or household use.
Now, let's evaluate the options:
(A) It has a physical presence. - Having a physical presence doesn't necessarily make a business a retailer. Many different types of businesses can have a physical location, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and service providers.
(B) It is environmentally conscious. - Being environmentally conscious is a characteristic that describes a company's operations, ethics, or marketing but does not specifically classify it as a retailer.
(C) Its location. - The location alone does not define a business as a retailer. For example, both wholesalers and retailers can operate from similar locations.
(D) It sells products directly to consumers. - This is the defining characteristic of a retailer. Retailers target individual consumers and conduct direct sales to them.
Thus, the correct option is (D) It sells products directly to consumers.
