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| Author: | Baron, S. |
| Title: | Beyond convenience: the future for independent food and grocery retailers in the UK |
| Journal: | International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research
2001 : OCT, VOL. 11:4, p. 395-414 |
| Index terms: | RETAILING FOOD GROCERY SHOPS UNITED KINGDOM |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The UK's independent food and grocery retail sector's competitive advantage of 'convenience' has been eroded in recent years as major retailers increase opening hours and develop their own convenience trading formats. As a result, large numbers of independent retailers are closing. A UK- wide survey was undertaken to identify other sources of competitive advantages, and the changes needed to stop or reverse the decline in this sector. Exploratory semi- structured interviews led to the development of a questionnaire on six major issues affecting the sector. 'Snowball' sampling, using industry partners, provided 142 respondents. The provision of a 'social shopping experience' emerged as a key competitive advantage that could be developed. |
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