While there is a wealth of literature dealing with the nature and politics of stereotypical representations in advertising, there is little on how stereotypes are created and transformed as a result of social, cultural, political and economic factors. This ethnographic study looks at how...

The purpose of this study is to identify (sector-specific) store image attributes and evaluate the strength and importance of the influence of each attribute on consumer purchasing decisions. It examines the impact of various socioeconomic or demographic variables on consumers' evaluation of...

Market orientation has received substantial academic and practicer interest over the last decade and has occupied a center stage of the theory and practice of marketing strategy. In an attempt to provide further insight into the global importance of market orientation, the empirical study...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework, based on empirical research, to explain the strategic processes of post-entry development in international retailing through consideration of the dynamic capabilities attributable to retailers. Design/methodology/approach: Case study...

This book focuses on sustainability in fashion retail, which is fast becoming the pivot point of future fashion retail strategies. Chapters in the book provide theoretical and practical insight on how going green may positively influence the strategy of fashion retailers and marketers, who have...

This edited volume comprises ideas, visions, strategies, and dreams of entrepreneurs, managers, scientists and political experts who share their best practice experience relating to the joint goal of a more sustainable, humanistic, and responsible fashion industry. Readers will find a variety of...