This book is devoted to the dynamic development of retailing. The focus is on various strategy concepts adopted by retailing companies and their implementation in practice. This is not a traditional textbook or collection of case studies; it aims to demonstrate the complex and manifold questions of retail management in the form of twenty lessons, where each lesson provides a thematic overview of key issues and illustrates them via a comprehensive case study. The examples are all internationally known retail companies, to facilitate an understanding of what is involved in strategic retail management and illustrate best practices. In the third edition, all chapters were revised and updated. Two new chapters were added to treat topics like corporate social responsibility as well as marketing communication. All case studies were replaced by new ones to reflect the most recent developments. Well-known retail companies from different countries, like Tesco, Zalando, Hugo Boss, Carrefour, Amazon, Otto Group, are now used to illustrate particular aspects of retail management.

Retail ventures become successful due to a variety of reasons but major dilemma for retail entrepreneurs is the secret formula for continued success. The book provides the entire gamut of carefully crafted success themes which covers the retail business i

This textbook prepares future retail executives for the challenges they will face in contemporary retailing and manufacturing. Concepts and Cases in Retail and Merchandise Management, 2nd Edition, includes more than 70 cases that are contextualized by clear introductions and give students a grounding in a wide variety of contemporary retail management challenges. Case studies explore topics ranging from how to position a store and its merchandise to how to safeguard against cheap imports that threaten domestic manufacturers.

This work on the retailing firm is written from the perspective of senior management

This book offers essential insights into various management concepts for retail and consumer packaged goods companies. Addressing a range of topics in the field of performance management, it presents concepts for management control, management reporting, planning & forecasting, as well as digitization-related aspects. The contributing authors share valuable lessons learned from real-world consulting projects and present innovative approaches to successful and effective management control at retail and consumer packaged goods companies.

The 21st century has witnessed important changes in retail logistics. Supply chain managers are presented with key challenges as retailers have recognised the strategic role that supply chains play in cost reduction and customer service. The 4th edition of Logistics and Retail Management has been substantially updated to take account of these recent developments in retail logistics. Logistics and Retail Management provides the most up-to-date thinking in retail supply chain management, reflecting the changing needs of the global marketplace and the challenges faced by retailers in the 21st century. With contributions from acclaimed academics and practitioners, it covers global logistics, fashion logistics, e-logistics and green supply chains. The 4th edition features brand new chapters on supply chain management in international fashion and corporate social responsibility in the textile supply chain.

Case Studies in Food Retailing and Distribution aims to close the gap between academic researchers and industry professionals through the presentation of 'real world' scenarios and the application of field-based research. The book provides contemporary explorations of food retailing and consumption from various contexts around the globe. Using a case study lens, successful examples of practice are provided and areas for further theoretical investigation are offered. Coverage includes: - the impact of retail concentration and the ongoing relevance of independent retailing - how social forces impact upon food retailing and consumption - trends in organic food retailing and distribution - discussion of how wellbeing and sustainability have impacted the sector - perspectives on the future of food retailing and distribution This book is a volume in the Consumer Science and Strategic Marketing series. - Addresses business problems in in food retail and distribution - Includes pricing and supply chain management - Discusses food retailing in urban and rural settings - Covers both global distribution and entry in developing nations - Features real-world case studies that demonstrate what does and does not