# Comparison goods

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In [retail](/source/Retail) economics and geography, **comparison goods** are products which are usually higher value[1] and purchased infrequently, such as vehicles, household goods or clothing.[1][2] Consumers tend to compare products before purchasing them to maximise value and quality.[1][2] They are contrasted with [consumer goods](/source/Fast-moving_consumer_goods) or convenience goods such as food, which are low-cost and purchased more frequently.[1]

Shops offering comparison goods are often clustered in [central business districts](/source/Central_business_district) or in [out-of-town retail centres](/source/Out-of-town_shopping_centres_in_the_United_Kingdom), where retailers can compete over their offers.[1][2]

## References

1. ["How and why is retail changing?"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zwqqk2p/revision/2), *[BBC Bitesize](/source/Bitesize)*. Retrieved 26 August 2020.

1. ["Comparison goods"](http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/comparison-goods.html#:~:text=Products%20that%20often%20have%20business,cars%2C%20televisions%20and%20major%20appliances.) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200922090005/http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/comparison-goods.html#:~:text=Products%20that%20often%20have%20business,cars%2C%20televisions%20and%20major%20appliances.) 2020-09-22 at the Wayback Machine, *BusinessDictionary*. Retrieved 26 August 2020.

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