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A large retailer like Walmart negotiates aggressively with its suppliers to secure lower prices due to its massive purchasing volume. This pressure forces suppliers to reduce their profit margins. What force is most relevant in this scenario?

Rivalry among existing competitors

Threat of substitute products or services

Bargaining power of buyers

Threat of new entrants

Bargaining power of suppliers