In the $1950$ s$,$ freshly$-$baked goods could not be transported far. Thus, local bakeries in small towns often had market power. Innovations such as preservatives and refrigerated transport allowed baked goods to be transported across larger distances. This meant, the market for baked goods became

A$)$ a lot of; less competitive

B$)$ a lot of; more competitive

C$)$ a little bit of; less competitive

D$)$ no; more competitive

E$)$ no; less competitive