Designed to introduce the world of retailing to junior high school students, the course encompasses three different activities: consumer knowledge, selling, and establishing a school store. Many of the ideas have been used with students in grades 7 and 8. The section on consumer education includes consumer influence and problems, consumer law, and consumer protection. The retail store and selling section presents material on government regulations, record systems, business planning, and merchandising. Each unit includes learner objectives and suggested content and activities. References, worksheets, and forms for use in a retail business are appended. (Author/MF)