International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management: Volume 25 Issue 11

The development of a US retail format in Europe: the case of factory outlet centres

John Fernie, Suzanne I. Fernie

It is not uncommon for the USA to be the origin of innovative retail formats. In recent years in the UK, the most recent retail out‐of‐town developments have their roots in the…

Store patronage and lifestyle factors: implications for rural grocery retailers

Pauline Sullivan, Ronald Savitt

Presents results of a study on outshopping grocery patterns of rural shoppers. The researchers mailed a questionnaire to residents in a rural Vermont area, asking them to record…

Proactive retail strategies based on consumer attitudes towards the community

Sang T. Choe, Glenn A. Pitman, Frances D. Collins

Investigates the impact of retail customers’ attitudes towards local retail establishments and their impact on local retail trading behaviour. Heads of 206 households were…

Retailing and the Internet: a perspective on the top 100 US retailers

Michelle A. Morganosky

Compares and contrasts use of the Internet for the 100 largest US retail companies. Discusses availability of Internet addresses and online status in terms of retail types (food…