Retail
Shops selling to the public, from a kiosk holding twenty lines to a supermarket holding several thousand. What they share is that most customers are individuals who want a receipt; what separates them is the moment a business walks in and asks for an invoice with its PIN on it, which happens far more often in a hardware shop than in a barbershop.
Trades in this category
SupermarketsA self-service store carrying a broad grocery and household range, usually across several tills and with formal supplier relationships.General shopsThe neighbourhood shop carrying everyday household essentials, typically owner-run with one or two staff.MinimartsA step up from a duka: self-service shelving, a single till, and a wider range than a general shop but without a supermarket's scale.KiosksA small stall or shopfront selling a narrow range of fast-moving items, usually cash-and-M-Pesa only.Hardware storesA building and construction supplier selling cement, steel, timber, paint, plumbing and electrical goods, usually to a mix of walk-in buyers and contractors.Electronics shopsA retailer of televisions, audio, appliances and accessories, typically carrying serialised, high-value stock.Mobile phone shopsA retailer of handsets, accessories and airtime, often combined with repairs and mobile money agency work.BoutiquesA clothing and fashion retailer, ranging from imported new stock to curated second-hand.Liquor storesA licensed retailer of beer, wines and spirits, operating under county liquor licensing alongside tax obligations.BookshopsA retailer of books, stationery and school supplies, usually with a large institutional customer base.AgrovetsA supplier of farm inputs, animal feed and veterinary products, operating under both tax and agricultural-product regulation.Market tradersA trader selling from a market stall or open-air position, typically in fresh produce or household goods.Furniture shopsA retailer or maker of furniture, selling finished pieces or building to order.
Convenience storesNo page yet. Writing one means real knowledge of how convenience stores sell, stock and invoice — renaming a neighbouring trade is not that.
Clothing shopsNo page yet. Writing one means real knowledge of how clothing shops sell, stock and invoice — renaming a neighbouring trade is not that.
Shoe shopsNo page yet. Writing one means real knowledge of how shoe shops sell, stock and invoice — renaming a neighbouring trade is not that.
Cosmetics shopsNo page yet. Writing one means real knowledge of how cosmetics shops sell, stock and invoice — renaming a neighbouring trade is not that.
Toy shopsNo page yet. Writing one means real knowledge of how toy shops sell, stock and invoice — renaming a neighbouring trade is not that.
Pet shopsNo page yet. Writing one means real knowledge of how pet shops sell, stock and invoice — renaming a neighbouring trade is not that.
Gas dealersNo page yet. Writing one means real knowledge of how gas dealers sell, stock and invoice — renaming a neighbouring trade is not that.
Water vendorsNo page yet. Writing one means real knowledge of how water vendors sell, stock and invoice — renaming a neighbouring trade is not that.
Petrol stationsNo page yet. Writing one means real knowledge of how petrol stations sell, stock and invoice — renaming a neighbouring trade is not that.