Retailers in a city discovered that some products they bought for retail sale were being sold by distributors directly to the public, thereby reducing sales that could have gone to the retailers. The retailers got together and agreed not to buy any goods from distributors who sold directly to the public. This agreement is:

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This agreement among retailers not to buy from distributors who sell directly to the public could be considered a form of collective action that might restrict competition, rather than fitting neatly into categories of legal boycotts or specific violations like those outlined in the Robinson-Patman Act, which primarily addresses price discrimination among purchasers. The scenario doesn't provide enough detail to classify it under the specific legal exceptions or violations mentioned, making "none of the other choices" the most accurate answer.

Retailers in a City Discovered That Some Products They Bought