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In olden day’s economy was said to be barter economy. So barter is considered as one of the oldest form of retail in India. Most of the retailing may be inform of Haats, Mandis, Melas in India and also in other countries. The single largest retail chain in India is the public distribution system. Popularly known’s as PDS or “Rationing system introduced by the Britishers during the world war II. Public distribution system was first started in Bombay in the year 1939. Latter system was extended to other cities and towns. After the world war II, this system was abolished. After Independence Indian Government re-introduced public distribution system in the year 1950.The evolution of retailing also took place in form of canteen stores department (CSD) post office in India (service) Khadi and village industries (Established after Independence) presently KVIC’s are more than 7050 stores throughout India. The co-operative movement ignited and the Indian govt established KendriyaBhandars in 1963.