Volume 1

The practical grocer : a manual and guide for the grocer, the provision merchant, and allied trades / by W.H. Simmonds ; with contributions by specialists, trade experts, and members of the trades ; illustrated by a series of separately-printed plates.

  • Simmonds, W. H.
Date:
1904
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Credit: The practical grocer : a manual and guide for the grocer, the provision merchant, and allied trades / by W.H. Simmonds ; with contributions by specialists, trade experts, and members of the trades ; illustrated by a series of separately-printed plates. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Leeds Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Leeds Library.

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    CONTENTS VOLUME I.—THE TRADE OF TO-DAY 1. INTRODUCTORY: LEARNING THE TRADE Page High Advice—Technical Training—Mr. Chamberlain and the Provision Trade—The Apprenticeship System ------- i 2. EVOLUTION OF THE GROCERY TRADE Groceries of Ancient Times—Trade Organization in the Middle Ages —The Grocers as a London City Company—Interesting Historical Par- ticulars 9 3. TYPICAL SHOPS Edinburgh and London—First-class Shops and Village Shops—The Fashionable Town and the Commercial City—The Sea-side—The Stores 23 4. TYPICAL SHOPS ABROAD Europe—Asia—America—Africa—Australasia - - - - - 35 5. CAPITAL AND BUSINESS Estimates for Businesses of Various Kinds and Sizes—Buying a Busi- ness—Criteria of Valuation—Relations with the Landlord—A Tenant’s Responsibilities—Tenancy Law -------- 47 6. PLANNING AND FITTING OF SHOPS Detailed Examples, Specifications and Estimates—Plant, Fittings, and Appliances—Check-tills—Cash Railways—Illumination—Ventilation - 65 7. HINTS ON COMMENCING Cash v. Credit—Suggestions for Opening Day—An American “Tasting Day” 95 7 t