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| Chain Stores | A group of stores owned, managed, merchandised, and controlled by a central office. |
| Franchise Stores | Retail establishments in which a firm or an individual buys the right to use a famous name or trademark in a specified area |
| Boutique | Small, stand-alone shops or areas within larger stores that sell unusual, limited quantity apparel, accessories or decorative items |
| Flagship Stores | "Parent" or main stores originally located in a central business district |
| Discount Stores | Mass Merchandise that sell at lower-than-average prices |
| Telecommunication Retailing | Selling Merchandise using communication devices |
| Anchor Stores | The stores that are the attractions that draw customers to shopping centers and malls. |
| Specialty Stores | Retailers that sell limited classifications of merchandise. |
| Off-Price Discounters | Discount stores that sell brand name or designer merchandise at lower-than-normal prices. |
| Mail-Order Retailing | Selling Merchandise through catalogs distributed to customers. |
