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Supermarkets

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

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Supermarkets

Forklift

Retail; Supermarkets

A vehicle with projecting prongs that slide under a pallet to move merchandise in a warehouse or store.

Drop trailer

Retail; Supermarkets

A van filled with merchandise that a driver leaves at a store for unloading.

Commissary

Retail; Supermarkets

A U. S. Government-subsidized, nonprofit food store, operating on a military base. Operates on a non-profit basis and sells products at cost plus a small markup. Also, a centralised food preparation ...

Car

Retail; Supermarkets

A transportation term that refers to a railroad car or railcar.

Vehicle scheduling

Retail; Supermarkets

A transportation routing plan designed to maximise fleet utilization.

Hundred-weight (CWT)

Retail; Supermarkets

A transportation measure used to determine transportation charges in 100-pound increments.

Intermodal container

Retail; Supermarkets

A train, truck, airplane or ship's cargo van used to transport goods. May be refrigerated or controlled-atmosphere unit. Standard sizes 10-, 20-, 24-, 35- and 40-foot units. Also referred to as a ...

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