This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments known as mail-order houses and primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of merchandise, such as home furnishings; appliances; household linens and dry goods; apparel; and home electronics using mail catalogs to generate clients and display merchandise. Also included are establishments retailing from catalog showrooms of mail-order houses as well as establishments providing a combination of Internet and mail-order sales.

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Establishments primarily engaged in providing telemarketing services on a contract or fee basis for others--are classified in U.S. Industry 561422, Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers.