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THE SIMS 4 / ECONOMY

Retail Business

Retail ownership is enabled through the Get to Work expansion.

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Practical advice: Start with manageable stock and monitor sales operations.
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How it works

Retail ownership is enabled through the Get to Work expansion.

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Practical advice

Start with manageable stock and monitor sales operations.

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Mistakes to avoid

Retail profit is not guaranteed and the shop system is not free base-game content.

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