Usually situated on the outskirts of a large town, a large retail development consisting of shops, stores, car parking, and often cinemas and restaurants.

RPI. An inflation indicator, usually calculated on a monthly basis, reflected in the retail price of everyday goods, such as food, fuel, fares, etc.

Shopping which is done for enjoyment and to relieve stress.

A business or individual who sells products or services directly to the customer.

The earnings of a business or company which is used for reinvestment, rather than being distributed to shareholders as dividends.

A business profit, after tax and dividend payments to shareholders, which is retained by the business and often used for reinvestment.

A fee paid in advance to someone, such as a lawyer, to engage their services as and when they are required.

To cut down on spending, economise, for example to reduce a workforce.

ROA. Net income divided by total cost or value of assets. The more expensive a company’s assets, the less profit the assets will generate.

ROCE. A company’s financial indicator which compares earnings with the company’s capital investments.