L.L. Bean and Lands' End are examples of businesses that sell products through catalogs and bypass intermediaries. This method of selling is called ________
A) direct selling
B) direct marketing
C) convenient shopping
D) multilevel marketing
E) telemarketing
B
Explanation: B) Direct selling, also known as multilevel marketing, refers to the sale of goods and services door-to-door at people's homes and office. L.L. Bean and Lands' End do not sell products that way. Direct marketing is the type of retailing they use, selling directly to customers through catalogues and using the Internet.
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