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An operator of which of the following establishments is NOT a retailer?

1) A catering service specializing in weddings.
2) A computer firm selling software to households via the Internet.
3) A student going door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions.
4) A corporate property management firm.
5) An ice cream shop in the student union.

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Final answer:

A corporate property management firm is not a retailer because it provides property management services rather than selling goods directly to end consumers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The operator of which of the following establishments is NOT a retailer? To answer this question, one must understand that retailers are businesses or individuals that sell goods or services directly to end consumers. Among the options given:

  • A catering service specializing in weddings is primarily a service provider, creating and delivering food for events rather than operating a retail outlet.
  • A computer firm selling software to households via the Internet operates as a retailer, as it sells products directly to consumers.
  • A student going door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions would be classified as a retailer, selling subscriptions directly to the consumer.
  • An ice cream shop in the student union is also a retailer, as it sells ice cream directly to consumers.

However, a corporate property management firm does not operate as a retailer. Instead, it manages real estate for owners and is therefore involved in the service industry but not in direct retail sales to consumers.

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