distance selling

[/ˈdɪstəns ˈselɪŋ/]
noun
venda a distância
1. The practice of selling goods or services to consumers without face-to-face interaction, typically through mail, telephone, internet, or other remote means
Distance selling has revolutionized retail by allowing customers to purchase products from home.
A venda a distância revolucionou o varejo ao permitir que clientes comprem produtos de casa.
2. Commercial transactions conducted between a supplier and consumer where the parties are not physically present at the same location
The company specializes in distance selling through its online platform.
A empresa se especializa em venda a distância através de sua plataforma online.
Distance selling has become increasingly prevalent in both Brazil and Portugal with the rise of digital commerce. In Brazil, e-commerce platforms like B2W and companies such as Amazon Brasil dominate this sector. Consumer protection laws regarding distance selling are strictly regulated by PROCON (in Brazil) and ANACOM (in Portugal) to protect buyers in remote transactions. The practice gained significant momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdowns accelerated the shift to online shopping.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
remote sellinge-commercemail orderonline sellingtelemarketing
Antonyms / Antônimos
face-to-face sellingin-store salesdirect sales

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
venda a distância
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for all remote selling
Brazil (modern/digital)
comércio eletrônico / e-commerce
commonly used for online distance selling
São Paulo
venda remota
alternative term used in business contexts
Portugal
venda a distância
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'comércio eletrónico' for digital transactions

Related Words

e-commerceonline shoppingmail ordercustomer servicelogisticsconsumer protectiondigital marketing

Related Idioms & Phrases

mail order business
click and buy
online transaction
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