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Many of Target’s competitors are attempting to imitate aspects of its advertising and promotional program. (a)...

Many of Target’s competitors are attempting to imitate aspects of its advertising and promotional program. (a) Does this present a threat to Target? (b) Why or why not, and how should Target respond?

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