| A | B |
|---|
| Department Stores | These have different areas that sell clothes, gifts, jewelry, etc. Very service-oriented. Attractive displays and special services offered. |
| Mass Merchandisers | Carry wide variety of goods. Often nationwide chain stores. Practical displays. Reasonable or low prices. |
| Off-Price Stores | Carry well-known brands with discounts. Buy from manufacturers with surpluses or imperfect items. |
| Outlet Stores | Sell surpluses and imperfect items from one manufacturer. Operated by that manufacturer. |
| Limited-Line Retailers | Sell only one kind of merchandise. Convenience stores are considered to be this type of store. |
| Superstores and Hypermarkets | Huge stores that sell groceries, clothing, garden products, etc. |
| Warehouse Stores | About the size of a football field. Low prices. Sell in bulk. Require membership to shop at their stores. |
| Catalogs | A way to purchase items without actually visiting the store. |
| Electronic Shopping | Requires a computer, access to the Internet, and a credit card. |
