Department Store

Department store

• a multistory building with several shops under one roof
• located in the city centre where land is more expensive
• sells a wide range of goods in different  departments
• each department sells one line of goods
• the buyer is responsible for the orders of the department
• each department has a buyer or a department manager
• sells high quality merchandise
• offers luxurious facilities e.g carpets, music restaurants and entertainment
• employs trained uniformed staff that offer personal services
• sells goods at high prices
• has centralized accounting advertising and purchasing systems

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