There are also requirements for mail order and catalogue sales.

"Now I do the shows to move what is left over from the catalogue sales."

Information about retail outlets and catalogue sales is available from (800) 352-2433.

Bean has enjoyed modest but growing catalogue sales in Japan for several years.

Bean's catalogue sales in Japan have grown by more than 25 percent over each of the last five years, to $14 million in 1991.

Their catalogue sales have seen double-digit growth in every year since.

And mail-order retailers are not the only ones benefiting from catalogue sales.

Each year about $3 million is made directly from entrance fees and catalogue sales.

Now, 25 percent of the stores' profits come from catalogue sales.

The 20-store chain's catalogue sales have been strong as well, although inconsistent.