Retail and Distribution Management: Volume 9 Issue 3
Table of contents
The effect of the recession on the retail trade
Gordon SimmonsDecline in consumer demand and severe pressure on costs are — not surprisingly — the two aspects of the recession which, according to a survey by Gordon Simmons Research, are…
The independent chemist fights back
Edward McFadyenThe major problem confronting the independent chemist over the past ten years has been the incursion into the OTC market — and in particular toiletries — of the multiple grocer…
Independents versus affiliation — What factors motivate retailers?
Frank Livesey, E.A. NagyThe decline of the independent retailer as a result of the growing strength of the multiples has been a persistent factor in British retailing for decades, and the effectiveness…
Retail competition and the planner
Paul WhysallIn her recent article in this journal, Sheila Cassells posed many intriguing questions about planning and major shopping developments in the light of a well‐argued case that…
Planned shopping centre developments — The problems of goods delivery and reception
R C PickeringProblems concerning operational inefficiencies of goods delivery and reception to retail outlets located on the high street are frequently said to stem from deficiencies in the…