Retail geography

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
	References
1 Introduction
	Advancement of Retail Geography as a Subject of Study
	The Retail Planning Process as the Organizational Framework of This Book
	The Need for an Updated Retail Geography Textbook
	Organization of the Current Book and Chapter Synopsis
	Key Points of the Chapter
	References
2 The Contemporary Retail Economy
	Retail chains continue to be the most important form of retail concentration, but significant restructuring and reshuffling have taken place
	The dominance of malls has declined significantly, and big box stores and power CENTERS have emerged to become new leading retail formats
	The retailer–supplier relationship has tipped towards retailers
	Internationalization of retailing has intensified
	E-retailing has been gaining increased market share and retail distribution channels have been diversified
	Key Points of the Chapter
	Notes
	References
3 The Geography of Demand, Expenditure Patterns, and Market Segmentation
	Factors of Demand
	Household Expenditure Patterns
	Market Segmentation
	A Case Study of Market Segmentation using Cluster Analysis
	Population Projection
	Key Points of the Chapter
	Notes
	References
4 Retail Structure Analysis
	Driving Factors
	Data Need
	Macro-Level Analysis
	Micro-Level Analysis
	Key Points of the Chapter
	References
5 The External Retail Environment: Role of Regulations and Community Attitude
	Foreign Investment Policies
	Corporate Tax
	Regulations on Competition and Antitrust Laws
	Zoning Bylaw
	Community Attitude
	Key Points of the Chapter
	References
6 Spatial Growth Strategies
	Organic Growth
	Merger, Acquisition, and Takeover
	Joint venture
	Franchising
	Stories of Success and Failure
	Key Points of the Chapter
	References
7 Market Screening, Retail Location Analysis, and Site Evaluation
	Method of Macro-Scale Location Analysis for Market Screening
	Methods of Micro-Scale Location Analysis—Site Evaluation
	Key Points of the Chapter
	References
8 Trade Area Delineation and Analysis
	Trade Area Conceptualization
	Methods of Trade Area Delineation for Single Stores
	Methods of delineating trade areas for a set of stores
	Key Points of the Chapter
	Notes
	References
9 Store Network Planning and Location-allocation Modeling
	Location-allocation Modeling and Data Requirements
	Case Study 1: Supermarket location selection in the City of Brampton
	Case Study 2: Select store locations for grocery pickup
	Key Points of the Chapter
	Note
	References
10 Location Analysis and Site Selection of Distribution Centers
	The Role of Distribution Centers
	Location Factors
	Controversies of Distribution Center Siting: The Case of Canadian Tire
	Location Analysis and Site Selection
	Key Points of the Chapter
	References
11 Conclusions
	References
Index