Growth in the Direct-Selling Industry Is the Result of Two

Growth in the direct-selling industry is the result of two trends: (1) there is a growing number of companies that are using direct selling to reach consumers who prefer one-on-one customer service and a social shopping experience rather than online shipping or big discount stores and (2)

A) many direct selling retailers are expanding into markets outside of the United States.
B) increased gas prices and traffic congestion are causing people to want stores to deliver products to them.
C) the pendulum is beginning to swing back to more mothers (and fathers) staying home during the day with children, making direct selling more convenient.
D) the purchase or lease of real estate to build physical retail stores is becoming prohibitive.
E) graduating business students are finding it more difficult to find a traditional sales position and like the idea of being their own bosses.