Question

In what ways is a hawker different from a shop owner?

Answer 1

Difference between a hawker and a shopkeeper

Hawker	Shopkeeper
1. Hawker is a trader who sells his goods by shouting on the roadside, on carts, or keeping his goods on his head.	1. A shopkeeper is a trader who owns a shop in a market or in a street/mall.
2. He does not spend any money on the shop as rent or bills.’	2. He spends money on the upkeep of the shop like rent, cleaning, etc.
3. He sells his goods at cheaper rates as he does not spend much on the upkeep of the shop.	3. He sells his goods at higher rates.
4. His goods are not generally packaged and branded.	4. His goods are generally packaged and branded.