Brand X designs and builds custom sneakers

Brand X designs and builds custom sneakers, one sneaker at a time. It recently announced
plans to sell "The Gold Standard," a sneaker that will cost five times more
to manufacture than any other sneaker that has ever been created.

Which of the following, if it occurred, would cast the most serious doubt on the
claim that The Gold Standard sneaker will be profitable?

(A) The endorsement of The Gold Standard by a popular celebrity

(B) The publication of a report indicating that all previous sneaker lines
launched by Brand X have been profitable

(C) A significant increase in the cost of the canvas used to construct The Gold
Standard

(D) The introduction of another new sneaker line by a rival manufacturer

(E) An announcement by Brand X that The Gold Standard will be marketed as
an exclusive offering, available only in limited quantities