retail business

Shop selling goods

A retail business sells goods directly to consumers rather than to other businesses.

This distinguishes retailers from wholesalers and manufacturers.

Retail businesses range from corner shops to department stores to online sellers: She runs a small retail business selling handmade jewelry.

The term emphasizes the commercial operation itself rather than the act of selling.

Related

big box store · inventory management · boutique · pop up shop · warehouse club · brick and mortar · distribution center · merchandising · convenience store · advertising campaigns · customer feedback · order fulfillment · shopping experience · payment processing · clearance sale · outlet store · promotional discounts · staffing

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distribution channel

retail businesswholesaling

Bulk trade to merchants

wholesale trade · wholesale distribution · wholesale · distributor · supplier

business model

retail businessproducer

One who makes things

manufacturer · manufacturing · production · factory · supplier

economic sector

retail businessservice industry

Businesses providing labor, not products

professional services · e-commerce

Family

retail, business, retails, retailed, retailing, retailer, retailers, businesses, businessman

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G