Retailing consists of the sale of goods/merchandise for personal or household consumption either from a fixed location such as a department store or kiosk, or away from a fixed location and related subordinated services. In commerce, a retailer buys goods or products in large quantities from manufacturers or importers, either directly or through a wholesaler, and then sells individual items or small quantities to the general public or end user customers, usually in a shop, also called store. Retailers are at the end of the supply chain. Marketers see retailing as part of their overall distribution strategy.
Shops may be on residential streets, or in shopping streets with little or no houses, or in a shopping center. Shopping streets may or may not be for pedestrians only. Sometimes a shopping street has a partial or full roof to protect customers from precipitation.
Shopping is buying things, sometimes as a recreational activity. Cheap versions of the latter are window shopping (just looking, not buying) and browsing.
More on [ Retailing ]
Consumer Goods and Services
Retail :: Franchises
General Merchandise :: Shopping
Major Retailers :: General Merchandise

Banks Corporation - Holding company with subsidiary which operates a chain of U.S. specialty retail women's apparel stores which offer an assortment of moderately-priced sportswear, dresses, accessories and coats.
Meta Description: [ Fashions for today's busy woman who demands quality and versatility in fashions for use from the office to weekend wear. ]
Crafts, Inc. - Operates arts and crafts superstores throughout the Eastern United States.
Meta Description: [ enter your site description here ]
A.S. Watson - International retail and manufacturing arm of the Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited.
Meta Description: [ A.S. Watson is an int'l retail & manufacturing business. ]
Ben Franklin Stores - Independent ownership variety store chain with stores throughout the United States. Includes store locator, coupons, sales, and history.
Meta Description: [ Dollar store items & closeouts. Wholesale importers of general merchandise for 99 cents stores. Distributor for retail outlets. We do direct imports ]
Big Lots - Closeout retail chain with stores in the United States and Canada. Features specials, store locator, employment, and company information.
Meta Description: [ Shop Big Lots stores for smart deals on a great selection of brand name toys, furniture, mattresses, watches, and more, all at low closeout prices. ]
BJ’s Wholesale Club - Membership warehouse retail stores on the United State's east coast. Includes member services, locations, and specials.
Meta Description: [ BJ's Wholesale Club, BJ's Wholesale Club ]
Bon-Ton Stores - Owns and operates stores which offer apparel, cosmetics, home furnishings, bedding and furniture, fine jewelry and leased maternity departments.
Bradbeers Group of Independent Retailers - Chain of family run independent department stores in the UK.
Cato Corporation - Operates women's apparel specialty stores. Includes FAQ and store locator.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Cato, a leading specialty retailer of women’s fashions and accessories. ]
Chelsea Premium Outlet Center - Upscale outlet shopping chain. Outlet locator, brands listed, sale information, and customer service.
Meta Description: [ Find savings of 25% to 65% every day from our unparalleled collection of designer and name brand outlet stores. ]
Claire's Stores, Inc. - International specialty retailer offering value-priced costume jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics to fashion-aware tweens, teens and young adults.
Coles Myer, Ltd. - Australia's largest retailer, with more than 1,900 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Coles Group Limited ]
CompUSA - Retailer of computer desktops, laptops, peripherals, software, and office supplies.
Meta Description: [ CompUSA.com – America's leading retailer of Computers, Notebooks, Upgrades, Games, Electronics and more. Purchase Online or In-Store. Free Shipping on orders $150 and up! ]
Cost Plus, Inc. - Operates specialty retail stores offering casual home living and entertainment products such as home decor, kitchen utensils, ceramics, glassware, textiles, gifts and decorative accessories, gourmet food, and beverages. (Nasdaq: CPWM).
Meta Description: [ Cost Plus World Market travels the globe to bring you handcrafted furniture, unique collectibles and jewelry, home decor, bed and bath linens plus gourmet food and wines. Shop online at World Market - global bazaar. ]
Cost-U-Less, Inc. - Operates retail warehouse club-style stores. (Nasdaq: CULS).
Costco Wholesale Corporation - US retailer of brand name and private label products. Employment, investment information, product notices, membership requirements, store locator, and online order delivery information.
Meta Description: [ Costco Wholesale operates an international chain of membership warehouses, carrying brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than typical retail. ]
Deb Shops, Inc. - Operates specialty apparel stores, offering women's sportwear, dresses, coats, lingerie and accessories. (Nasdaq: DEBS).
Meta Description: [ DEB Shops, Young Women and Teen Fashions, Prom Dresses and More ]
Dollar General - Owns and operates retail stores selling basic goods.
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. - Operates discount variety stores offering general merchandise at one-dollar price points. (Nasdaq: DLTR).
DREAMdirect Group PLC - UK home shopping retailer of nostalgic, leisure and entertainment based products.
Dress Barn, Inc. - Operates chain of off-price women's apparel stores offering career fashions such as sportswear, dresses, suits, blazers and accessories to working women. (Nasdaq: DBRN).
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. - Variety store chain in the Midwest and Southwest United States. Features specials, locations, and company information.
Meta Description: [ Serving small town America with down home savings for over a century. ]
Dunlaps Company - Owns several brands of department stores in Southwest United States. Includes products, store locator, and corporate information.
Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. - Operates independent department stores offering branded merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear, men's and children's apparel, accessories, shoes and cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. (Nasdaq: EBSC).
Electronics Boutique Holdings Corp. - Operates specialty retail electronic games stores, offering video games, personal computer entertainment software, video game hardware, productivity software and accessories. (Nasdaq: ELBO).
Meta Description: [ EB Games has a huge selection of new and used games at fantastic prices. Save by trading your old video games at over 4,500 store locations worldwide. Shop online at EBgames.com for popular PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, DS, Xbox 360, GameCube or PC Games. ]
Elegant Illusions, Inc. - Operates retail copy jewelry stores, fine jewelry stores and handcraft and jewelry and gift store. (Nasdaq: EILL).
Meta Description: [ We are a national chain of created jewelry stores and the leader in the industry of producing high quality alternatives to fine diamonds. ]
Emerging Vision, Inc. - Owns, operates and franchises retail optical stores offering prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses, eyeglass frames, contact lenses, sunglasses, eye exams and a broad range of ancillary items. (Nasdaq: ISEE).
Epavlis SA - Retail chain store for bed linens, towels and bathrobes. Also, blankets, throws, quilts and bed spreads, and table linens. English and Greek.
Meta Description: [ Epavlis.gr αξία στα λευκά είδη ]
EZCORP, Inc. - Acquires, establishes and operates pawnshops which function as convenient sources of consumer credit and as value-oriented specialty retailers of primarily previously owned merchandise. (Nasdaq: EZPW).
Factory 2-U Stores, Inc. - Operates off-price retail apparel and houseware stores in western United States. (Nasdaq: FTUS).
Family Dollar Stores - Operates a chain of discount stores across the US. Includes store locations, supply partners, distribution centers, information for investors.
Federated Department Stores - Parent company of department stores including Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and others. Information about the company, career opportunities, store locator, and retail operations.
Meta Description: [ Macy's, Inc. is the nation's largest operator of department stores, located in all major regions of the United States. Macy's, Inc. is an industry pacesetter - a company with a strong reputation for bringing distinctive fashion merchandise to customers while developing some of the best people in ... ]
Friedman's Inc. - Operates specialty retail jewelry store chain offering fine jewelry and repair services. (Nasdaq: FRDM).
Meta Description: [ Friedman's Jewelers ]
Gadzooks, Inc. - Operates specialty retail stores which sell casual apparel and related accessories for young men and women such as sportswear, knit tops, swimwear, sunglasses, watches, wallets, key chains and hats. (Nasdaq: GADZ).
Garden Ridge - Crafting and home decorating retail chain. Includes store locator and employment information.
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. - Operates retail family clothing stores offering moderately priced merchandise. (Nasdaq: GDYS).
Meta Description: [ - ]
Guitar Center, Inc. - Operates retail music stores, offering variety of musical instruments and accessories, including pro audio and recording equipment. (Nasdaq: GTRC).
Meta Description: [ Great deals on guitars, basses, keyboards, amplifiers, drums, percussion, live sound, DJ, recording studio gear, signal processors, music accessories and read articles, tips, buying guides and reviews for musicians. ]
Halloween Adventure - Seasonal retailer with stores throughout the United States. Includes locations and employment opportunities.
Meta Description: [ Offers Halloween Costumes, Accessories, Props and much more. Visit NewYorkCostumes.com for many new Costumes for all ocasions in 2006. ]
Harvey Nichols - International luxury lifestyle stores specialising in brand name merchandise with stores in London, Leeds and Riyadh. Stores offer restaurants and food retailing.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Harvey Nichols website ]
Hollywood Entertainment Corporation - Owns and operates video retail superstores. (Nasdaq: HLYW).
Meta Description: [ Find your local Hollywood Video store and learn about new movie and video game releases, Guaranteed In Stock DVD and VHS titles, family movie recommendations, movie news and store promotions. ]
Innovo Group, Inc. - Offers crafts, coolers, fashion, and licensed retail consumer products. (Nasdaq: INNOC).
Meta Description: [ Innovo Group, Inc. is an established
sales and marketing organization offering high quality APPAREL and
ACCESSORY products to retailers around the world. ]
Ito-Yokado Co., Ltd. - Holding company with subsidiaries which operate chain of superstores, franchise convenience stores under the name 7-Eleven, and coffee-shop style restaurants under the name Denny's. (Nasdaq: IYCOY).
Meta Description: [ イトーヨーカドーのおすすめ商品、全国の店舗情報、ショッピングにお役立ち頂けるお得なチラシ情報、インターネットで簡単にお買い物頂けるネットショッピングなどをご案内しております。 ]
J. Jill Group Inc. (The) - Markets broad assortment of women's apparel, accessories, shoes and gifts. (Nasdaq: JILL).
J.C. Penney Inc. - Features apparel for men, women, and children, toys, sports equipment, electronics and music, online store, and customer service.
Meta Description: [ This is the Corporate site for J.C. Penney Company, Incorporated. ]
Jacobson Stores Inc. - Operates retail stores selling men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories, home furnishings, giftware, furniture, and other merchandise. (Nasdaq: JCBS).
Meta Description: [ Jacobsons offers the finest designer apparel, designer shoes, premium denim and accessories from the world's finest desginers such as Stuart Weitzman, St. John, Moschino,Votre Nom, Michael Kors,Marc Jacobs and many others of today's top designers ]
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. - Markets and retails traditional men's styled clothing. (Nasdaq: JOSB).
K Mart - USA nationwide retailer featuring everything from clothing to electronics to sporting goods.
Meta Description: [ Shop Kmart.com for Brand Name Consumer Electronics & Appliances. Find Clothing & Apparel from Jaclyn Smith, Levi Strauss Signature & Joe Boxer. Kmart.com is the home of unique home decor ideas by Martha Stewart Everyday, Kenmore, Essential Home & More! Kmart.com - The Shopper's Marketplace for ... ]
Limited Brands - Parent company of Victoria's Secret, Bath Body Works, The Limited, Express, The White Barn Candle Co., and Henri Bendel. Features company information and store locators for each brand.
Meta Description: [ Limited Brands, parent company of Victoria’s Secret, White Barn Candle Company, C.O Bigelow, Bath & Body Works, Henri Bendel ]
500
May Department Stores Company - Department store conglomerate, including Filene's, Foley's, Hecht's, Kaufmann's, and Robinsons-May. Company information, store locator, and recruiting details.
Michaels Stores, Inc. - Operates specialty retail stores which provide a large assortment of general crafts, home decor items, picture framing materials and services, art and hobby supplies, party supplies, silk and dried flowers, wearable art, and seasonal and holiday merchandise. (Nasdaq: MIKE).
Moores Department Stores - Southeast United States department store chain. Includes store locator, ad flier, and company information.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Moores, Your Hometown Department Store. B.C. Moore & Sons has over 80 retail store locations serving the southeast United States. Shop for women's, men's, and children clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes as well as a wide variety of kitchen and housewares. Moores also provides tux... ]
Moto Photo, Inc. - Owns, operates and franchises one-hour photo processing retail stores which offer photo finishing and related imaging services and merchandise. (Nasdaq: MOTO).
500
Musicland Group - Operates retail stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, selling music, movies, and other entertainment products under the names Sam Goody, On Cue, Suncoast, and Media Play.
Oakwells - News and travel gift retailer operating in-line stores, newsstands and coffee shops in hotels, airports and commuter rail stations.
Meta Description: [ Oakwells: Preferred news and travel gift retailer. Featuring clean and modern in-line stores, newsstands and coffee shops with the latest in retail gifts, books and more. Oakwells wants to be your favorite news and travel gift retailer in hotel lobbies, airports and commuter rail stations. ]
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. - Operates retail stores which sell casual apparel, accessories and footwear, including shorts, pants, overshirts, sweatshirts, outerwear and sunglasses, designed to meet the lifestyle needs of active teens and young adults. (Nasdaq: PSUN).
Meta Description: [ Shop PacSun for top skate & surf clothing for teens. Buy Roxy, Quiksilver, Hurley, Volcom, Element & Billabong. Latest fashion trends & largest selection of brands & styles in t-shirts, boardshorts, jeans, sweatshirts, swimsuits, shoes, watches, sunglasses, backpacks & more. ]
Premier Concepts, Inc. - Operates and franchises chain of retail jewelry stores offering fine jewelry reproductions. (Nasdaq: FAUX).
Primark Stores Ltd - Major retail group operating stores in the UK and Ireland, where it trades under the Penneys name. Company profile and career opportunities.
PRO Group, Inc. - A hardware, farm and garden merchandise and market consortium.
Meta Description: [ PRO Hardware is the place to find tools and hardware for any home improvement project. ]
Proffitts's - Department store chain. Includes sales events, store locator and customer service information.
RadioShack Corporation - Consumer electronics specialty retailer of wireless communications, electronic parts, batteries and accessories. Includes company history, investor relations, press room, and careers. (NYSE: RSH)
404
Rag Shops, Inc. - Owns and operates specialty retail stores which sell competitively priced fabric and craft merchandise. (Nasdaq: RAGS).
Saks Incorporated - Department store retailer which includes Saks Fifth Avenue, Proffitt's, Younkers, Carson Pirie Scott, and Bergner's. Store locator, history, investor relations, and career and vendor information.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. - Corporate headquarters for chain of full-line retail stores and auto centers. Offers information on career opportunities, community affairs, online shopping, store locator and investor relations.
Meta Description: [ Shop Sears.com for Great Prices on Brand Name Appliances, Electronics & Computers, Craftsman Tools, Kenmore Appliances, Sears Parts, Home Fashions and Much More. Visit Today ]
Shopko Stores - General merchandise and pharmacy stores throughout the United States. Includes flyer and locations.
Meta Description: [ ShopKo: Neat Stuff. Neat Store. ]
Stage Stores - Owns Bealls, Palais Royal, Peebles, and Stage department stores. Includes products, corporate information, and store locator.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Stage Stores ]
Stein Mart, Inc. - Upscale, off-price specialty store chain. Includes store locator, career opportunities, and investor information.
Target Corporation - General merchandise retailer. Includes careers, news releases, investor information, community giving and workplace diversity.
The Sports Authority, Inc. - US-wide retailer focussing on sports products. Based in Englewood, CO 80150, USA. (NYSE:TSA)
TJX Companies - Discount retailer of apparel and home fashions, including T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, Winners, HomeGoods, T.K.Maxx, A.J.Wright, and HomeSense. Includes information about operating divisions, annual reports, and SEC documents.
TM Retail - UK chain of newsagents, convenience and variety stores.
Meta Description: [ This is the home of Martin McColl. Find your local Martins, McColls and RS McColl stores. Subscribe to our Job service. ]
Toys 'R' Us Inc. - Offer toys, games, sporting goods, electronics, software, and children's clothing and furniture. Includes corporate and investor information, product lines, and online shopping. NYSE: TOY
Trans World Entertainment Corp. - Operates retail entertainment stores offering prerecorded audio and video cassettes and compact discs. (Nasdaq: TWMC).
Tuesday Morning - Closeout retailer listing financial statements, press releases, store locations and job openings.
Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc - Retails audio and video consumer electronic products. (Nasdaq: TWTR).
Ultimate Electronics, Inc. - Operates specialty retail stores which offer an extensive selection of brand name home entertainment and consumer electronic products. (Nasdaq: ULTE).
United Retail Group, Inc. - Operates retail stores which offer large-size women's apparel and accessories. (Nasdaq: URGI).
Value City Department Stores - Off-price department store chain operating in the United States. Includes store locator, vendor and investor information.
Wal-Mart - Corporate information, jobs, stock information, and company history.
Gadzooks, Inc. - Operates specialty retail stores which sell casual apparel and related accessories for young men and women such as sportswear, knit tops, swimwear, sunglasses, watches, wallets, key chains and hats. (Nasdaq: GADZ).
| ---------------Retailers are preparing for a difficult back-to-school season and are aggressively ... | |
| Next Video | |