Imagine Sarah needs new clothes, a gift for a friend, and groceries. Instead of visiting different shops, a departmental store allows her to buy everything in one visit, saving time and effort.
Topics
Introduction of Commerce and Business
Trade
- Concept of Trade
- Internal Trade
- Wholesale Trade
- Retail Trade
- Types of Retailers> Itinerant Retailers
- Types of Retailers> Fixed Shop Retailer
- Small Scale Fixed Retailer
- Large Scale Fixed Retailers
- Departmental Stores
- Super Market Shop
- Chain Stores or Multiple Shops
- One Price Shop
- Concept of Mall
- International Trade
- Export Trade
- Procedure of Export Trade
- Import Trade
- Procedure of Import Trade
- Entrepot Trade
- Comparison of Different Types of Retailers and Trade Practices
Small Scale Industry and Business
Forms of Business Organisation - 1
- Private Sector Organisations
- Sole Trading Concern
- Partnership Firm
- Types of Partners
- Types of Partnerships Firms
- Hindu Undivided Family Business Or Joint Hindu Family Business
- Co-operative Society
- Types of Cooperative Societies
- Joint Stock Company
- Amul: A Successful Co-operative Movement in India
- Private Limited Company
- Public Limited Company
- Comparison of Different Forms of Business Organization
Forms of Business Organisation - 2
Institutes Supporting Business
Business Environment
- Concept of Business Environment
- Importance of Business Environment
- Dimensions of Business Environment
- Internal Factors
- External Factors> Natural Environment
- External Factors> Social Environment
- External Factors> Political Environment
- External Factors> Economic Environment
- External Factors> Technological Environment
- External Factors> Legal Environment
- New Economic Policy and Business
- Liberalisation
- Privatisation
- Globalisation
- Impact of New Economic Policy on Business
Introduction to Management
- Introduction
- Definition
- Features
- Real-Life Application
- Key Point Summary
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Introduction
A departmental store is a large retail shop that has different departments under one roof.
- Each department specializes in a specific product (e.g., food, toys, clothing).
- All departments are managed by a single team.
- Offers a variety of goods in one place.
- Example: Shoppers Stop.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Definition: Departmental Store
- According to James Stephenson, “A big store engaged in the retail trade of a variety of articles under the same roof.”
- According to G. B. Giles: “A departmental store is a collection of shops under one roof and ownership, each shop or department specializing in selling a special range of goods.”
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Features
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Real-Life Application
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Key Point Summary
- Departmental stores have various departments under one roof.
- They are managed centrally but specialize in different product categories.
- They offer convenience and variety but require large investments.
- Located mainly in city centers for easier accessibility.
