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Lessons learned from the world’s best retailers

Stephen J. Arnold (Stephen J. Arnold is a Professor at the School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.)

International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management

ISSN: 0959-0552

Article publication date: 1 November 2002

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Abstract

The world’s best retailers – Ahold, Benetton, Carrefour, Home Depot, IKEA and Wal‐Mart – reflect several common characteristics: inspirational leadership, a motivational organisational culture, innovativeness, adaptability and consumer and community relevant behaviours.

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Arnold, S.J. (2002), "Lessons learned from the world’s best retailers", International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Vol. 30 No. 11, pp. 562-570. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550210449412

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