This paper examines the interaction of information provision, product quality, and pricing
decisions by competitive firms to explore the following question: in a competitive market …

In certain product categories, large discount retailers are known to offer shallower
assortments than traditional retailers. In this paper, we investigate the competitive incentives …

This research shows that to reach their prime goal of building an efficient assortment,
retailers need, beside increasing the outlet's cost‐efficiency, to evaluate shoppers' …

In-store hoarding refers to shoppers taking possession of an item and keeping it for
themselves while shopping although they are not sure whether or not to buy. We …

This paper analyzes competition between two spatially differentiated multi-product retailers
who encounter entry from a low-cost discounter. We assess how entry affects the pricing of …

We study how the intensity of competition and the degree to which manufacturers enjoy
market power depends on the retail environment in a given market. Past research has …

Purpose–Retailers' new product acceptance in base of pyramid (BoP) markets is crucial to
marketers in this segment. This paper seeks to develop propositions for research on factors …

In the last two decades, organized retailing has transformed the retailing landscape in
emerging economies, where unorganized retailing has traditionally been dominant. In this …

The merchandise assortment plays a fundamental role in retailing; it conveys the positioning
of the retailer, and is a key determinant of image and patronage. However, existing literature …

There are several explanations as to why warehouse clubs charge membership fees and
how the fees play a role in the competitive landscape of the retail grocery market. We …