With the cultural turn/s in urban studies, participation in alternative retail channels (i.e. informal and/or second-hand modes of goods acquisition) has been reconceptualised as motivated more by the search for fun, sociality, distinction, discernment, the spectacular and so forth rather than...

Millions of nanostores around the world face the prospect of digitization, which promises to create significant operational benefits. At the same time, however, digitization may be a risky endeavor. Through the application of a survey and experiments in the field with hundreds of shopkeepers, we...

In a multi-channel distribution environment, the selection and assessment of suppliers are pivotal to effective retailer performance management. This necessitates heightened qualifications and competence from suppliers. This study examines the relationship between the perception of supplier...