This document presents different types of retail stores. It discusses general merchandise retailing which includes specialty stores, specialized markets, department stores, general merchandise discount stores, and off-price retailers. Specialty stores focus on a narrow product line while specialized markets house stores in a particular product category. Department stores offer a broad variety of goods and discount stores sell brand name items at lower prices. Food retailing includes convenience stores, supermarkets, super centers/hypermarkets, and wholesale clubs. Convenience stores offer necessities while supermarkets are self-service retailers over $2 million in annual sales. Super centers combine food and other goods and wholesale clubs require membership fees.