This document discusses retailing, wholesaling, and logistics. It describes different types of retailers like department stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores. It also discusses non-store retailing categories like direct selling, direct marketing, vending, and buying services. The document then covers private label brands and why retailers develop their own brands. It defines wholesaling and the roles wholesalers play in selling, promoting, bulk breaking, warehousing, and financing for manufacturers. Finally, it describes market logistics and the steps involved in planning logistics infrastructure to meet customer demand.