Supermarkets

Supermarket

A large shop with a minimum floor area of 186 square meters, sells household goods and grocery on a cash and carry basis. They are mainly situated in busy areas like suburbs and growth points.

• has many check-out points and a parcel counter or bays
• has security measures e.g. guards, T.V circuits, mirrors etc
• offers trolleys and baskets for carrying goods in the shop
• displays goods according to uses
• sells branded and pre-packaged goods
• goods are individually priced
• goods are usually fresh
• has wide aisles
• offers self-service method of selling
• offers a variety of goods
• places daily used commodities at the back e.g. milk and bread

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