| A | B |
|---|
| Retail Store | Obtains goods from a wholesale source and sells to consumers |
| Department Store | Seels a wide variety of goods and services from a single source |
| Warehouse Club and Superstore | Offers price advantages and wide product selection |
| Factory Outlet Stores | Owned by the manufacturer or distributor of merchandise |
| Discount Stores | Sell certain lines of merchandise at lower prices |
| Consignment or thrift stores | Sell used merchandise at greatly reduced prices |
| Specialty Stores | Sell specialized goods/services - ex. shoe stores and gas stations |
| Door-to-door | Salesperson comes to home, either by invitation or not |
| Catalog shopping | Shopper calls on telephone (or orders online) after viewing catalog |
| Telemarketing | Seller calls on telephone to sell goods or services |
| T-Commerce | Shopping in response to ads on T.V. |
| E-Commerce | Buying goods and services on the Internet, including Internet Auctions (ex. E-Bay) |
