Assume that you work for Greebles Department Store, and your manager requests that you outline the pros and cons of discontinuing its hardware department. That department appears to be generating losses, and your manager believes that discontinuing it will increase overall store profits.

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Write a professional email to your manager describing what Greebles management should consider when trying to decide whether to discontinue its hardware department. Be descriptive, including at least one example to illustration your suggestions.