What exists when a vendor and a retailer enter into an agreement that requires the retailer to take a product it doesn't necessarily desire to ensure that it can buy a product that it does desire?

A. exclusive dealing agreement

B. functional discount

C. competition

D. better selection

E. tying contract

Question

What exists when a vendor and a retailer enter into an agreement that requires the retailer to take a product it doesn't necessarily desire to ensure that it can buy a product that it does desire?

A. exclusive dealing agreement

B. functional discount

C. competition

D. better selection

E. tying contract

anonymous · Answer

E. tying contract

anonymous · Answer

This is also often illegal or at least frowned upon by many trade associations.  wmw