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A Research Design for Exploring Retail Locations for Commercial Banks in Hong Kong

Lee, Kam‐Hon - In: International Journal of Bank Marketing 4 (1986) 3, pp. 19-30

The results of a first attempt in Hong Kong to set up a systematic procedure to search for profitable retail locations for setting up branches of commercial banks are reported, using a local Chinese bank as an example. It is possible to identify customer profiles, chart trading area patterns,...

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Analysis of the Russian retail sector : Prospects for cross‐border M&A activity

Lorentz, Harri; Häkkinen, Lotta; Hilmola, Olli‐Pekka - In: Baltic Journal of Management 1 (2006) 2, pp. 148-168

Purpose – The paper aims at providing a contemporary analysis of Russia's developing retail sector. Of special interest is the internationalization of this market through cross‐border mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This is done by identifying major trends in this sector and providing...

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Placing the Japanese retail sector in context: issues for marketers in overseas companies

Lee, Yang‐Im; Trim, Peter R.J. - In: Business Strategy Series 9 (2008) 5, pp. 243-248

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into the retailing industry in Japan, in order that … interlinked bodies of knowledge was conducted. Findings – The retailing sector in Japan is both complex and well established … culture and the adoption of new business practices. Originality/value – The paper provides a number of insights into retailing …

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German retailing expansion – a decade of change?

Robinson, Terry; Foot, Robert; Clarke‐Hill, Colin M. - In: European Business Review 12 (2000) 4, pp. 216-225

The aim of the paper is to extend and update previous research carried out in the period immediately following the unification of Germany in 1990. This period saw a rapid and substantial movement by (West) German retailers into the former German Democratic Republic. The paper examines, though a...

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The role of retailing in a Russian consumer society

Robinson, Terry - In: European Business Review 98 (1998) 5, pp. 276-281

The paper examines the role that potentially could be played by the retailing sector in the economic and social … are considered as well as an examination of the possible methods by which retailing will develop over time. The potential … in the future evolution of retailing will be the development of the multiple format as well as the procurement from …

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The strategic role of retail brands in British grocery retailing

Burt, Steve - In: European Journal of Marketing 34 (2000) 8, pp. 875-890

Assesses the evolution of retail brands within British grocery retailing over the past 25 years. Highlights key issues …

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The Role of the Dealer in Farmers' Purchase Decisions

Kirkup, Malcolm H.; Dennis Anderson, C. - In: European Journal of Marketing 21 (1987) 9, pp. 21-31

The important role of the distributor and of customer service in buyer behaviour and marketing is increasingly being noted by marketing practitioners and by academics, although published research support is relatively sparse. The paper examines the evaluation criteria used by farmers when...

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Own Brands and the Cookware Market

McMaster, Derek - In: European Journal of Marketing 21 (1987) 1, pp. 83-94

Own brands are now emerging in the cookware market, and retailers are thus implementing strategies which influence manufacturers, traditional shopping outlets and consumer shopping style. This new trend is examined, seeking correlation with other market sectors which have already absorbed the...

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Video makes stars out of John Lewis managers : Film‐making exercise builds team spirit at retailer

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 14 (2006) 1, pp. 28-30

Purpose – The paper examines how the process of making a video for the annual general meeting helped to build teamwork among senior managers at the Milton Keynes branch of UK retailer John Lewis. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents the viewpoint of the branch managing director,...

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Differences between forward and reverse logistics in a retail environment

Tibben‐Lembke, Ronald S.; Rogers, Dale S. - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 7 (2002) 5, pp. 271-282

This paper compares and contrasts forward and reverse logistics in a retail environment, with the focus on the reverse flow of product. Many differences between forward and reverse flows of logistics systems are presented. The impact of these factors depends to some extent on the supply chain...

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