What is meant by internal trade?

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Specify the characteristics of fixed shop retailers.

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What purpose is served by wholesalers providing warehousing facilities?

3

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How does market information provided by wholesalers benefit the manufacturers?

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How do the wholesalers help the manufacturer in availing the economies of scale?

3

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Distinguish between single line stores and specialty stores. Can you identify such stores in your locality?

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How would you differentiate between street traders and street shops?

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Explain the services offered by the wholesalers to the manufacturers.

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What are the services offered by retailers to wholesalers and consumers?

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Itinerant traders have been an integral part of internal trade in India. Analyse the reasons for their survival in spite of competition from large scale retailers.

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Discuss the features of a departmental store. How are they different from multiple shops or chain stores?

5

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Why are consumers cooperative stores considered to be less expensive? What are its relative advantages over other large scale retailers?

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