1. Types of Retail Formats
Dr. Neelika Arora

2. Introduction
India is growing at a great pace and the retail sector is also developing with it.
Corporate are entering into retail sector and are adopting various retail formats for their business which are best suited to them.
We can divide Indian retail market in two forms which are mentioned below:
Store Retail Format
Non Store Format

3. Store Retailing Mom-and-pop stores Department stores Malls
Generally family-owned businesses which are individually run.
Department stores
These are the general merchandise retailers offering various kinds of quality products and services. E.g. Shopper Stop, LifeStyle, Westside
Malls
These are the largest form of retail formats. They provide an ideal shopping experience by providing a mix of all kinds of products and services, food and entertainment under one roof. Examples are Wave Mall.

5. Store Retailing Specialty Stores Discount stores
The retail chains, which deal in specific categories and provide deep assortment in them are specialty stores. Examples are Crossword, Pharmacy.
Discount stores
Also known as factory outlets. They provide discount on the MRP items.
Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets
These are generally large self-service outlets, offering a variety of categories with deep assortments. Example: Big Bazaar.
Convenience stores
They are comparatively smaller stores located near residential areas.

7. Non Store Retailing Kiosks, Carts and Vending Machines
Brands like Coca Cola, Kwality Walls, Mother Dairy
Direct Selling and Multi-Level Marketing
Brands like AquaGaurd, Amway, AVON, TupperWare
Tele-Marketing
Home Shop 18
Online Retailing / E-Commerce
One of the fastest emerging area
Brands like Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal
Social Media
Various luxury brands are using Facebook , Instagram to sell the products

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