Tiffany & Co$.$ opted to enter into the mining industry in Canada in order to

Select one:

A$.$ gain access to new customers in new markets

B$.$ achieve lower costs and enhance the firm's competitiveness.

C$.$ access diamonds that could be certified as "conflict$-$free" and not associated with unethical mining practices or the finding of military activities in Africa

D$.$ capitalize on company competencies and capabilities

E$.$ build the profit sanctuary necessary to wage guerrilla offensives against global challengers endeavoring to invade its home market