Despite the High Expenses Associated with Operating Elegant Stores and Purchasing

Despite the high expenses associated with operating elegant stores and purchasing advertising space in upscale magazines, the premium retail prices that luxury goods like Louis Vuitton command translate into handsome profits. The Louis Vuitton brand alone accounts for 60% of LVMH's operating profit. On the other hand, Louis Vuitton spends $10 million annually battling:

A) EU regulations.
B) counterfeiters in countries such as Turkey, South Korea, & Italy.
C) competitors in European countries.
D) suppliers of needed materials.
E) export freight and taxes.