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November 1996 Issue
Consolidation: Analysis And Direction
Critical mass is the driving force behind consolidation in many business fields, and so it is within the ski industry. SAM examines the outcomes of critical mass achieved by agglomerates and how it affects the rest of the industry. Sidebar describes the country's six biggest multi-resort groupings.
