Scenario 14.1 Use the following to answer the questions.Liz Claiborne, Inc. markets several different brands, under their own Claiborne name label, as well as others. Their primary brands, such as Liz Claiborne, Liz & Co, and DKNY, are sold to wholesalers. These brands are then available through retail department stores such as Kohl's and Macy's. Their wholesale-based brands division is positioned as customer-focused and cost-efficient. Their premium brands division includes labels such as Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, and Mexx. These premium brands are sold through stores that the Claiborne company owns
-Refer to Scenario 14.1. If Liz Claiborne were to distribute their Kate Spade brand through its company-owned stores and through wholesalers, to major department stores, then Liz Claiborne would be using ____ distribution.
A)intensive
B)vertical
C)horizontal
D)dual
E)exclusive

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Dual distribution involves a company selling its products through multiple distribution channels, which is exactly what Liz Claiborne would be doing if they distribute their Kate Spade brand through both company-owned stores and wholesalers to major department stores.