Direct Selling Has All but Disappeared as a Major Form

question 162

True/False

Direct selling has all but disappeared as a major form of nonstore retailing because the trend toward two-income households means fewer opportunities for selling in the home.

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Definitions:

Buying Power

The capacity of an individual or company to purchase goods and services, often related to the amount of money available.

CPI

A metric known as the Consumer Price Index evaluates the overall weighted pricing of a range of consumer items and services, covering areas such as healthcare, food, and transportation.

Raise

An increase in salary or wages.

Weakens

To become lesser in strength, value, or severity.