Citation
(2009), "Special issue on retailing down under", International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Vol. 37 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijrdm.2009.08937baa.002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Special issue on retailing down under
Article Type: Call for papers From: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Volume 37, Issue 1
The International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management announces a special issue on "Retailing down under". This issue focuses on the advances, barriers, and unique features relating to retailing and distribution in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific Islands. Retailing and distribution in this region offer a blend of traditional European, modern Western, immigrant Asian, indigenous Pasifika, Maori, and Aboriginal influences, leading to a dynamic, innovative, and distinctly international approach to retail activity. This special issue aims both to highlight features of retailing and distribution in a young and vibrant part of the world, and to raise alternatives to the European and North American approaches to retailing and distribution.
Topics suggested include, but not limited to:
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Distribution solutions for geographically isolated communities
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The history of retailing/distribution in the region
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Cultural diversity in retailing (especially incorporating Aboriginal, Maori, and Pasifika peoples, and more recent Asian influences)
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The internationalisation of retailing through the region
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The impact of parallel importing on New Zealand retail
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Free trade and other regional economic cooperation and the effects on distribution
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Regulatory effects in retailing (such as unit pricing, advertising restrictions, trading hours)
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Global access and local identity in retail
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Do shoppers in Australia and/or New Zealand "shop" differently from other countries?
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Organics, GM and GE foods, and source identification - how important are these down under and how do they change the way we distribute and retail food?
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Do customers care about "food miles", recyclable carry bags, nutritional values, sustainable farming methods, sweat shops, and the swag of other conscience appeals in Australia or New Zealand?
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The acceptance of national and international brands; especially considering sustainability issues and the growth of local solutions such as Farmers' Markets.
Of particular interest are studies that suggest alternative findings to European or North American research.
Review process
All contributions are subjected to a double-blind review process. There should be a separate title page giving the names and addresses of the authors. Any other references that reveal the identity of the authors should be removed.
Submissions:
All submissions must conform with the guidelines of IJRDM. For further details go to: http:// info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/author_guidelines.htm?id=ijrdm
Please send submissions to:
Associate Professor Andrew G. Parsons, AUT Business School, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Or e-mail: andrew.parsons@aut.ac.nz
Submission deadline: 31 May 2009
Guest Editors
Andrew G Parsons, PhD, Associate Professor of Retailing, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Paul W Ballantine, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, University of Canterbury, New Zealand