Store Types Department Store n n Offers lines
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Store Types
Department Store n n Offers lines of merchandise in three categories: furniture, home finishings, and general apparel. Carries high quality merchandise with sales people to help you. Has higher costs. For example: Dillard's, JC Penny, Nordstrom
Specialty Store n n n Handles a limited variety of goods but with an extensive assortment within each variety. Doesn’t have as many choices. For example: Accents, Brats, Wig Shop
Boutiques n n Are a type of specialty store. They are small shops that carry unusual, often “arty” merchandise They go out of business if not properly established. For example: Persian Peacock, Poco Loco, Brats
Discount Stores n n Are departmentalized retail stores which use many self-serve techniques. They offer lower prices. They are like large box stores and carry seconds. For example: Ross, TJ Max, Down East Outfitters
Chain Stores n n Are a group of stores that are owned, managed, and controlled by a central office. They offer lower prices than department stores. Everyone may be wearing the same thing as you. For example: American Eagle, Old Navy, Vanity, Pac Sun
Factory Outlet Stores n n Can be similar to manufacturer-owned stores. Outlets appeal to buyers looking for a good buy. They carry overruns and seconds. The customer has to travel farther; the latest styles are not always available. For example: Nike Outlet, Carter’s Outlet, Gap Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger Outlet
Electronic Shopping n n n Shopping over the Internet. The customer can stay in the comfort of his/her own home. Special closeout pricing is available. The customer can not try on items and must pay shipping. For example: JC Penny, Old Navy, Gap, Ebay
Telephone/Mail Order n n n A company that offers a variety of merchandise by catalog. Orders are placed over the phone. The customer can’t try on items before purchasing, must pay for shipping; colors and designs may be different after they are received. For example: Chadwicks, Dalias, JC Penny, Spiegel
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Hangtags n Hangtags are detachable signs.
Labels n Labels are permanently attached to garments on the inside where they do not show. They are made of ribbon or cloth. A label gives fiber content and care instructions.
Packaging n Packaging is the covering, wrapper, or container in which some merchandise is placed.
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