SuperValu, traditionally classified as a food wholesaler, has recently started or acquired several retail food chains of its own, including Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, and Cub Foods. Which of the following trends is this an example of?
A) movement toward self-service retailing
B) the growing domination of superstores
C) the decline of the voluntary chain
D) retail convergence
E) the blurring of distinctions between retailers and wholesalers
Answer: E