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Supermarkets

Terms that are in relation to the biggest kind of retail store.

Contributors in Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Operating income

Retail; Supermarkets

Net sales minus all direct and indirect operating costs and before deducting the cost of capital, extraordinary items and taxes.

Street money

Retail; Supermarkets

Monies available for specific performance, conditions or purchases. Usually from a supplier or salesperson rather than directly from a manufacturer.

Store supplies

Retail; Supermarkets

Materials and merchandise needed to conduct daily business by a retailer, i.e., grocery bags, brooms and mops.

Deli product ends

Retail; Supermarkets

Meat and cheese ends used for sandwiches, salads or samples.

Prescription drugs

Retail; Supermarkets

Medicines that can be obtained only by means of a physician's written order.

Straight load

Retail; Supermarkets

Merchandise delivered to retail stores in trucks carrying only one product group.

Handling unit

Retail; Supermarkets

A term used to describe goods or an aggregation of goods bundled together for distribution and logistical purposes.

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