Retailing involves the business practice of selling products and services directly to the public, targeting the ultimate consumer rather than wholesalers or manufacturers.
A retail outlet is a manufacturer-owned store that sells merchandise and/or services directly to the public in unlimited quantities.
A shopping center is a collection of retail stores organized around a common parking area and often featuring key large stores, such as department stores, discount stores, or food stores. This term can also include enclosed malls or walkways.
