Retail outlets are businesses that sell goods directly to consumers. The term can refer to a variety of different types of STORES, including EMPORIA (7 letters), which are large, often luxurious STORES that specialize in selling high-end items; STORES (6 letters), which are smaller shops that typically sell a variety of items; and eta (3 letters), which are small, often temporary shops that specialize in selling a specific type of product.