Here is the correct matching of the stages of the retail life cycle to their descriptions:
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Early Growth: In this stage, market share rises gradually, although profits may be low because of start-up costs.
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Accelerated Development: In this stage, both market share and profit achieve their greatest growth rates; focus is on distribution.
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Maturity Stage: In this stage, stores try to maintain their market share and price discounting occurs.
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Decline Stage: In this stage, market share and profit fall rapidly.