Question $24(2$ points$)$

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Willoughby Inc., a large chain of superstores, sources its products from thousands of suppliers who have limited product differentiation. The products stored at the superstores are also available at smaller convenience stores with a marginal price differentiation. In this case, which of the following competitive forces is most likely to be a threat to the company?

A$)$ threat of new entrants

B$)$ bargaining power of customers

C$)$ bargaining power of suppliers

D$)$ threat of substitutions