This document provides an introduction to retailing. It defines retailing as activities that add value to products and services sold to consumers for personal use. Retailing contributes significantly to the Indian economy by generating employment, GDP growth, and opportunities for expansion. Key terms in retailing include retailers, inventory, private labels, kiosks, and stock keeping units. The growth of the retail sector in India is driven by increasing incomes, lifestyle changes, and store design innovation, though challenges remain around skills, real estate, and competition with unorganized retailers.