Title: Describe the origins of retail operations.
Course: Small Business Marketing (12161) > Section: Understanding Retail Operations

Description should include

- ancient markets
- the Middle Ages
- the Renaissance and Early Modern Period
- the Industrial Revolution
- the 20th Century
- the Digital Age.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How have retail operations evolved from ancient marketplaces to modern stores?
- What were the early forms of exchange for goods and services before organized retail?
- How have consumer behaviors evolved across different historical periods?
- Who were the key figures or groups that helped shape early retail operations?
- What are the key innovations in retail operations throughout history?
- How has digital marketing changed retail operations?