Describe the seven different types of Retail Store models and what they focus on as their business models? (Specialty, Department, Supermarket, Convenience, Discount, Off-price and Superstore).

Describe the seven different types of Retail Store models and what they focus on as their business models? (Specialty, Department, Supermarket, Convenience, Discount, Off-price and Superstore).



-Specialty- offers specific products with expert knowledge about the specific product.

-Department- the most complex offering a wide range of products and can appear as a collection of smaller retail stores managed by one company. The department store retailers offer products at various pricing levels. This type of retailer adds high levels of customer service by adding convenience.

-Supermarket-Supermarkets have significant buying power and therefore often retail goods at low prices. Usually offer food and drink but have recently diversified (home, electrical, fashion, etc)

-Convenience- Located in residential areas this type of retailer offers a limited range of products at premium prices due to the added value of convenience

-Discount- This type of retailer offers a variety of discounted products. They offer low prices on less fashionable branded products from a range of suppliers. (Think TJ-maxx, etc)

-Off-price- retailers who provide high quality goods at cheap prices. They usually sell second-hand goods, off-the-season items etc.

-Superstore- Offer a wide variety of all types of products at low prices to get everything you need from one store.



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