The frequency with which manufacturers change the contents of their product lines varies among industries. Industry product volatility arguably contributes to the uncertainty retailers face as vertical matchers. Contingency theories of channel coordination and distinctive expertise support an argument about how such volatility might affect retailer assortments.
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