Is a retail bakery a forward or backward linkage?

A retail bakery is primarily considered a forward linkage. This is because it takes the finished baked goods and sells them directly to consumers, creating a direct connection between production and consumption. In contrast, backward linkages would involve the supply chain aspects, such as sourcing raw materials like flour and sugar. Thus, the focus of a retail bakery is on the distribution and sale of products rather than the sourcing of inputs.