Why can two retailers who pursue very different strategies have the same return on assets?

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.1.Why can two retailers who pursue very different strategies have the same return on assets?

2.Identify (name and describe) two advantages and one disadvantage that shopping malls have compared to free-standing stores as locations for retailers from the retailer’s perspective. Suppose you own an ice cream or frozen yogurt store. Which location wouldbe better for your business? 3.Your company has 15 stores and is looking to open a 16th. You have been tasked with estimating sales for the 16th store. Why might you use the analog method and why might you use a regression? Which would you choose? Why did you choose that method?