A theory of retail change

1 April 1993

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research

Vol. 3 (2) , 167-183
https://doi.org/10.1080/09593969300000013

Abstract

Existing theories of retail change are examined and discussed from an ecological perspective. A new theory is proposed, based on an open systems view, that modifies previous ecological approaches. This theory recognizes that, while the environment sets a limit on the feasible set of retail store types, actions of individual stores also play a major role in determining survival.

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