Purpose – This research theoretically conceptualises the notion of “third place” within the setting of chain bookshops. The widespread adoption of coffee franchises and comfortable seating has developed the bookshop as a leisurely setting. Underpinning the discussion in current retail...

Vertical trading relations between retailers and their suppliers are an important determinant of competition, strategy and performance in a number of sectors in the economy, and thus strongly influence consumer welfare. The balance of vertical power between retailers and manufacturers has...

Suggests that, with sound economic growth, a rising population and changing lifestyles, the Asia Pacific Rim offers an attractive trading environment for retailers and manufacturers. Reports that the trading environment in the region is somewhat diverse, so businesses wishing to take advantage...

Using New Jersey as a case study, this article investigates the challenges faced by food retail stores. Policy recommendations proposed by industry representatives for improving the business climate are also presented. Although New Jersey‐specific, many of the issues discussed in the paper may...

Explores the relationship between legitimate product pricing, copyright law enforcement and the formation of black markets for pirate products. The analytical framework is illustrated using the market for sound recordings as a case study. Investigates copyright owner strategies to combat piracy,...

Restructuring activities in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe present enticing opportunities for firms to consider foreign investment in these emerging areas. Geographically, the population of the entire region is relatively conveniently concentrated, rendering delivery and servicing of...

With a population of over 600 million people, Africa is, demographically, one of the fastest expanding markets in the world. However, very little is known about how its marketing environment is unfurling, partly because of the taken‐for‐granted assumptions and bland generalizations which...

The paper reports an investigation into the marketing and performance consequences of organisations operating in regulated, deregulated and open market environments in Zimbabwe’s developing economy. The findings suggest that organisations do not respond to environmental changes by adapting...

The South African tourism industry is expected to develop substantially over the next five years owing to anticipated high tourism market growth rates. However, tourism demand is subject to a host of uncontrollable factors which are difficult to measure and project. Despite this fact the tourism...

The development and evolution of services marketing have been extraordinary. Provides a brief historical overview of services marketing, highlights its differences, then presents an extensive list of principles that attempts to reflect the current state of the field and provides a springboard...