The following question refers to the second article in the packet, "Lowe's is Placing Design Top of Mind..."

The paragraph that beings $$Paint is becoming part of Lowe$$s $$owned brands$$ focus $...$ describes paint brands that are not available at any other home center. Based on this paragraph, which of the following statement best describes the strategic implication.

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This is not a source of differentiation, because the socially complex relationship is not between the firm and its customers.

Lowe$$s is utilizing its socially complex relationships with Sherwin$-$Williams to differentiate.

None of the options are true

This excerpt exemplifies customer based differentiation