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Trade and Cash discounts

By Garikai Dzoma|2017-01-17T11:20:51+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Image credit seawaytrail.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Trade and Cash discounts

Trade discount

a gross deduction from the gross invoice or catalog price
given by one trader to another
varies with the quantity and type of goods purchased and is deducted at the point of sale
usually the rate […]

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Discount stores, Voluntary Chains and Tied shops

By Garikai Dzoma|2018-08-15T09:13:14+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Spar Joina City. Image credit innscorafrica.com

Spar Joina City. Image credit innscorafrica.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Discount stores and Voluntary Chains

Discount Stores

a large-scale retail outlet found in and private sector
locate in busy shopping areas and out of city centres
sells household goods such as electrical appliances
operates from cheap […]

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Mail order firm

By Garikai Dzoma|2017-01-17T11:20:54+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Harare Main Post Office. Image credit thezimbabwean.co

Harare Main Post Office. Image credit thezimbabwean.co ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Mail Order firm

Mail order firm

a large scale retail outlet found in the private sector
located in the industrial area or outskirts of a town
operates from a warehouse
does not need expensive […]

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Retail cooperative society

By Garikai Dzoma|2017-01-17T11:20:54+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Farm and City is an example of a retail cooperative society. Image credit herald.co.zw

Farm and City is an example of a retail cooperative society. Image credit herald.co.zw ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Retail Cooperative Society.

Retail cooperative society

a large scale retail outlet found in the private sector
formed by […]

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Multiple shop

By Garikai Dzoma|2017-01-17T11:20:55+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Bata shop. Image credit Batashop.com.sg

Bata shop. Image credit Batashop.com.sg ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Multiple shop

Multiple shop

located in busy shopping centres
a shop with several branches e.g Edgars
all branches have similar shop fronts and use same name for easy recognition
all branches have similar layouts
sells narrow range of products […]

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Department Store

By Garikai Dzoma|2017-01-17T11:20:56+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Greatermans. Image credit finacialgazette.co.zw

Greatermans. Image credit finacialgazette.co.zw ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: 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 […]

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Hypermarket
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Hypermarket

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Hypermarket

By Garikai Dzoma|2017-09-20T11:54:16+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Hypermarket

Hypermarket

a large shop with a minimum selling space of 4500 square metres
situated on the outskirts of town where:
1. land is cheap and plentiful
2. there are good communication links such as roads
provides a car park
sells foodstuffs and household goods
sells gods at low prices( Small Profit Quick Returns […]

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Supermarkets

By Garikai Dzoma|2017-01-17T11:20:57+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

PicknPay supermaket. Picture by Source

PicknPay supermarket. Picture by Source

ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: 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 […]

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Small scale Retailers

By Garikai Dzoma|2017-01-17T11:20:58+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Roadside Vendors are quite popular along Harare's roads

Roadside Vendors are quite popular along Harare’s roads. Picture by Celebrity

ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail trade: small scale retailers. ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail trade: small scale retailers.

Small scale retailers

are usually owned by individuals
are found in the private […]

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Advantages and disadvantages of small scale retailers

By Garikai Dzoma|2017-01-17T11:20:59+02:00July 4th, 2015|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Small scale traders at Mbare Musika. Image credit skyscapercity.com

Small scale traders at Mbare Musika. Image credit skyscapercity.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Advantages and Disadvantages of small scale retailers

Advantages of small scale retailers to Consumers

open for long hours or even during holidays
sell a variety of goods
cater for individual tastes
sell […]

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