Chapter 1: Q. 3-4C (page 71)
What would be important criteria for selecting a site for an IKEA store?
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It should be easily commutable and should be at the center of the city.
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Chapter 1: Q. 3-4C (page 71)
What would be important criteria for selecting a site for an IKEA store?
It should be easily commutable and should be at the center of the city.
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