1. Sub-Sectors
Similar products within the retail industry are divided further into sub sectors.
E.g:-
Automotive
Clothing
Electronics
Food and grocery
Footwear
Homewares

2. Channels
The routes that retailers use to get their products to the market/customers.
E.g:-
Shops/Stores
Showrooms
Catalogues
Home shopping
Market stalls
Websites

3. Format & Size
Types and sizes of the businesses. Such as micro, small, medium large outlets.
E.g:-
Independent traders
Convenience stores
Market stalls
Kiosks
Chain stores
Franchises
Superstores
Department stores

4. Location Where businesses are located. E.g:- City centre Out of town
Retail park

5. Ownership
Types of ownerships are different for different sized businesses.
E.g:-
Sole traders
Partnerships
Ltd companies
Plc companies
Franchises