To revitalize local communities and economies, more not-for-profit food cooperatives (coops) are establishing their presence in less-populated areas or poor communities in recent years. This trend has motivated us to examine the entry conditions for food coops with the following two related...

As consumers become more conscious about social issues, they gain an additional "social benefit" when purchasing from a socially responsible retailer (or brand). This trend has motivated more socially responsible retailers (or brands) to enter the market with a "pre-commitment" to donate a...

Economic growth in many countries is increasingly driven by successful startups that operate as online platforms. These success stories have motivated us to define and classify various online platforms according to their business models. This study discusses strategic and operational issues...