R$.$H$.$ Kurt & Son, Inc., distributes every possible item a person who is an avid fisher would need to enjoy the sport to sporting equipment retailers and many large discount stores. It carries products from $41$ different manufacturers. The manufacturers whose products it carries are known for producing superior products and are leaders in their industries. Given the nature of the products carried by Kurt, its $41$ manufacturers most likely want Kurt to use which type of distribution?

a$.$ intensive

b$.$ selective

c$.$ reflexive

d$.$ expansive