Question

another challenge caused by the pandemic came when the gift shops near nics home had to close. nic had been selling his candles at those small shops. he needed a new strategy if he wanted to keep making money. how did the distribution problem affect nics business? the distribution problem made it hard for nic to ? for his candles. it also made it difficult for him to ? choose materials receive supplies store equipment

Explanation:

The text mentions that due to the pandemic - related closure of gift shops near Nic's home, he faced a distribution problem. Distribution in a business context often relates to getting products to customers or receiving supplies. Since the shops closed, it would be difficult for him to sell his candles (distribution to customers) and also likely difficult to receive supplies needed for candle - making.

Answer:

receive supplies