Over the last 10 years the retail hardware business has seen massive

Over the last 10 years the retail hardware business has seen massive consolidation with many smaller hardware retailers going out of business. These changes have been attributed to the new category killer stores that have the volume and buying leverage to offer very low prices while maintaining healthy profit margins. However, this analysis is incorrect because even today, the so-called superstores only have a smaller share of the total retail hardware market.

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the argument that the analysis is flawed?


A. Most of the larger customers for hardware purchases buy directly from manufacturers and thus do not participate in the retail market.
B. The superstores' heavy advertising of their lower prices has forced prices down throughout the retail market for hardware supplies.
C. Many of the 'category killer' stores have themselves gone out of business
D. Most of the hardware superstores sell a diversified base of goods, not just hardware.
E. The internet has created new openings for dozens of small internet-based hardware retailers.

Source - 800 score

'Ques: Why is E not the answer? Detailed explanation will help.