This guide provides an overview of the retail trade industry, from the basics of how it works to the different types of businesses involved. It covers topics such as the different types of retailers, the challenges they face, and the strategies they use to succeed. It
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Retail is the sale of goods and services to consumers, in contrast to wholesaling, which is the sale to business or institutional customers. A retailer purchases goods in large quantities from manufacturers, directly from or through a wholesaler, and then sells in smaller quantities to consumers for a profit. Retailers are the final link in the supply chain from producers to consumers.