Retail Trade

  Which retail outlet is usually in a city centre and offers a wide range of goods in luxury surroundings?

 

• department store

• speciality store

• supermarket

• hypermarket

What is a feature of a supermarket?

• competitive prices

• luxurious shopping facilities

• many sales floors

• specialised sales staff

   What is a multiple chain?

• a group of retailers buying from one wholesaler

• a group of wholesalers

• a large-scale retailer with many similar branches

• a large self-service store

What is a feature of a department store?

• a limited range of goods is sold

• luxurious shopping facilities are offered

• many shops are under one roof

• purchases must be made by cash

  Consumers increasingly want to complete their in-store grocery shopping quickly. How have supermarkets responded to this demand?

•  displaying fresher fruit and vegetables

•  installing self-service checkouts

• providing better quality own brands

•  training staff in customer care