shopping

• reasons for buying from a particular shop

  • A high standard of hygiene.

  • Shop keepers are helpful, friendly and are well-informed about the goods they sell.

  • If a complaint is carried out, action is taken.

  • Rotation of goods, so that old stock is sold first.

  • Parking is not a problem.

  • Shop is close to where you live.
• define a consumer

  a person buying a product or a service
• what are some rules for wise shopping?

  • Choose your shop carefully

  • Plan your purchase

  • Compare prices according to the same weight

  • Buy in sales

  • Buy in bulk

  • Buy what you need

  • Take your own material bag with you
• list different types of shops

  -specialist

  -supermarkets

  -discount stores

  -open or street markets

  -door-to-door salesman

  -doorstep shopping

  -online shopping

  -corner shop
• Specialist Shops


  • Sell a particular type of product and offer a wide selection of it
• Discount Stores


  • Shops which have a wide variety of goods at low prices
• Open or Street Markets

  • People selling at markets can keep prices low because they do not have to pay rents, electricity or water bills
• Door-to-door Salesman


  • Sell products which are not found in shops
  • Must always carry a special identification card issued by the director of consumer affairs
• Doorstep Shopping

  • Vans calling at your street
• Online Shopping


  • Use Paypal and a site with a padlock ensuring a safe site
• Corner Shop


  • Small shops found in villages
  • Prices may be higher than supermarkets since turnover is lower
• list different types of marketing strategies

  • Offer promotions

  • Sample food (smell and taste makes you want to buy)

  • Bargain price just before expiry date

  • Layout of display and position