It seems to be easier for traders and service providers to survive in the face of ever tougher competition if they are a part of a group, because such groups can buy larger amounts of goods and materials at lower prices and they can also invest more money in contemporary technology and know-how.
Tihenevas konkurentsis ellujäämise peamiseks eelduseks tundub olevat kaubandus- ja teenindusasutuste kuulumine suurematesse kontsernidesse, kellel on odavam sisse osta suuremat kogust kaupa ja toorainet, samuti kasutada rohkem raha investeeringuteks ning kaasaegseteks tehnilisteks lahendusteks ja oskusteabeks.