3c. What factors are acting to intensify/weaken thecompetitive pressures associated with substitutes for performance athletic apparel?

Select "yes" for those factors below that are acting to intensify/weaken competition from substitutes, and choose "no" for those factors that are not.

a. The widespread availability of other types of athletic apparel products that are not made of performance fabrics act to intensify competitive pressures from substitute products.

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Yes

No

b. The fact that many types and brands of substitute sports apparel are typically cheaper than the premium-priced performance sports apparel products designed and marketed by Under Armour, Nike, and adidas-Reebok weakens this force.

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Yes

No

c. Substitute types of athletic apparel deliver less comfort and are viewed by many users as being of inferior quality (despite the attraction of their often-lower prices).

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Yes

No

d. The competitive pressures from substitutes for performance sports apparel are moderate.

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Yes

No

e. Retailers tend to allow larger floor space for substitutes and their own store brands than they do for Under Armour, Nike, and adidas.

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Yes

No