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| key account | A wholesaler's or manufacturer's primary customer that provides the majority of sales volume. |
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| kick plate (base) | A metal sheet, usually at the bottom of doors, for protection purposes. |
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| kiddie corral | An area dedicated for children's play in a store. |
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| kiosk | An interactive, video terminal featuring recipes or product locations for customer service. |
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| kites | A price list that includes wholesale/retail costs and advances. |
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| kosher | Items prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary law under the guidance of a Rabbi. |
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| kwik-indexes | A list of the leading 200 supermarket operators and the top 50 convenience store companies, ranked by sales volume. |
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