1. Huge investment:

A large amount of capital is required for the establishment of a super bazar. It may not be profitable in the absence of large sales turnover and effective control over expenses.

2. Large building:

A large and extensive building is necessary for a super bazar. Such a building may not be available at reasonable cost in big cities. Administrative costs are also high.

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3. Lack of personal touch:

There are no salesmen to assist and guide customers in proper selection of goods. Personal touch which is necessary in retail trade is absent in super bazar.

4. No credit facility:

A super bazar does not provide credit facility to customers.

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5. Wastage:

Goods displayed in open shelves are repeatedly handled by customers. There may be wastage and pilferage of goods.

6. Not suitable for some goods:

A super bazar can handle food products and other necessi­ties. It is not suitable for selling merchandise which requires demonstration and explanation.