Because transit tends to be congested in this country, many people prefer to shop in their local neighborhoods. They tend to go to stores several times a week to get what they need rather than making one big trip less frequently. Since the culture of this company is very network oriented, shoppers expect a trip to the store to involve significant interaction with store employees. Shoppers are also used to good deals and haggling for better prices.

A U$.$S$.$ store opens in this country and exhibits the following characteristics. Which of these characteristics will be problematic for the success of the store? Check all that apply.

Store locations easy to access via public transit

High$-$end pricing

A few large flagship stores located in big cities

Product experts on the floor to answer customers' questions

Products available individually rather than in bulk

Which If the following will be needed to adapt to the changing landscape of business in the United States? Check all that apply.

Growing minority population

Identification of specific geographic population centers

Improved intercultural communication skills