Across
- 6. Any organisation that produces and sells goods and services in order to make a profit.
- 7. When the offeree agrees to the proposal.
- 8. A contractual agreement where a borrower receives something of value now and agrees to pay later.
- 9. A massive retail store combining a supermarket and a department store under one roof.
- 11. The swapping or exchanging of one good for another.
- 12. Plastic payment rectangles that allow cardholders to borrow funds at the point of sale.
- 14. A charge account operated by a trader.
- 16. A self-service shop offering a wide variety of food, beverages, and household products.
- 18. Physical, touchable merchandise that can be bought and sold, distinct from digital items or services.
- 19. Money set aside for future use instead of being spent immediately.
- 20. Manufactured items like appliances or cars that do not wear out quickly and yield utility over time.
Down
- 1. A corporate strategy of designing products to break or become outdated quickly, forcing replacements.
- 2. A long-term legal agreement used to buy property, where the bank can seize the home if payments stop.
- 3. Large retail establishment with separate sections for clothing, home goods, and cosmetics.
- 4. An amount of money spent on something, representing an outflow of personal funds.
- 5. A product fit for purpose, acceptable in appearance and finish, free from defects, safe and durable.
- 10. A list of income and likely expenditures.
- 13. A term meaning 'let the buyer beware'.
- 15. A retail shop that deliberately sells products at prices lower than the typical market rate.
- 17. An official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against businesses, banks, or public authorities.