A．2) implies that ______.A. the quality of a brand is measured by the service quality of the store selling itB. the quality of a product determines the quality of its distributorsC. the popularity of a brand is determined by the stores that sell itD. consumers believe that first-rate products are only sold by high -quality stores

A．its supply of products fell short of demand
B．too many distributors would cut into its profits
C．the reduction of distributors could increase its share of the market
D．it wanted to enhance consumer confidence in its products