Retail Formats
Retail Formats Tradition al Establish ed Emergin g
Retail Format on the basis of Type of Merchandise
Specialty Store Departmental Store Exclusive Store Super Markets Hyper Markets
SPECIALTY
SPECIALTY STORE
Offers specific and specialized types of items. A narrow product line with deep assortment. Emerging format Example: Chemist Shop, Music World etc.
DEPARTMENTA
DEPARTMENTAL STORE
Established format Large retail stores Offer broad variety and deep assortment Organized in separate department for each category Occupy a prominent position in the heart of town For Ex : Pantaloons, Shoppers Stop, Marks & Spencer
EXCLUSIVE STORES
EXCLUSIVE STORES
Emerging Format Also known as Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) Has a look and feel about the brand Space: around 2000- 4000 sq.ft. Offers broad variety and deep assortment
SUPER MAR
SUPER MARKETS
Emerging format Self service food store Space: 2000- 5000 sq.ft. For ex- Big Bazaar, Spencer, Big Apple, Namdharis Fresh etc.
HYPER MAR
HYPER MARKETS
Emerging Format Combination of a super market and a departmental store Carries a big range of products under one roof Space: 5000 sq. ft. and above For Ex- Walmart, Ikea, Carrefour etc.