Part 1 Some Fundamental Aspects; Chapter 1 The Multiplicity of Retail Outlets; Chapter 2 The Rationale of Retail Distribution; Part 2 The Present Structure of Retail Distribution; Chapter 3 A Statistical Approach; Chapter 4 Diversity and Disintegration of Retail Outlets; Part 3 The Competitive Struggle; Chapter 5 Prices and Margins; Chapter 6 Competition and Labour; Chapter 7 Competition and Finance; Part 4 Statistical Analysis; Chapter 8 Some Preliminary Observations; Chapter 9 Transport and Retailers; Chapter 10 The Reduction of Intermediary Costs; Chapter 11 Economies in Retailing Proper; Part 5 Statistical Analysis; Chapter 12 Summary of Present Position; Chapter 13 Trends and Policy;