LARGE SCALE RETAIL TRADE II

Commerce SSS1 First Term

WEEK 10

LARGE SCALE RETAIL TRADE II

Performance Objectives

The student should be able to:

1. Define and Mention the types of Large Scale Retail trade.
2. Highlight the Characteristics, functions, advantages and disadvantages of Hypermarket, Mail Order, etc.

Content

Hypermarket

 Hypermarkets are large supermarket usually with a minimum of 25 checkout points with at least 50.000 square feet of selling space all on a single level. Hypermarkets offer a very wide range of products with self-service and free car parking lot.

They are general merchandise warehouse retail selling food items, drink, clothing and furniture Goods are displayed in wire baskets, metal racks and wooden bins.

They are usually situated outside the town and are common in…