The type of retail establishment you operate may dictate your ability to raise margins. Specialty retailers and general merchandisers -- department stores -- were the most profitable sector of the retail economy in 2009, according to Fortunemagazine, with a 3.2 percent average profit margin.Food and drug stores operated on a 1.5 percent margin.he number of sales a retail store makes may also influence its profit margin. A store with a high volume of sales can spread the cost of overhead over a larger sales base, and help reduce the margin it charges on each item purchased.
Driving distance from Bedford, NY to New York, NY. The total driving distance from Bedford, NY to New York, NY is 47 miles or 76 kilometers. Your trip begins in Bedford, New York. It ends in New York, New York. If you are planning a road trip, you might also want to calculate the total driving time from Bedford, NY to New York, NY so you can see when you'll arrive at your destination.
Take Route 56 West from the Bedford Exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Johnstown. About 45 minutes driving time. In the East Hills of Johnstown, Route 56 joins Route 219 North (a four lane divided highway).