Retail and Distribution Management: Volume 13 Issue 6
Table of contents
Development programmes for retail management: Templeton's new institute
Ross Davies, David WaltersWith increased competition and a radically changing retail environment, the quality and effectiveness of managers in retailing is assuming ever greater importance. Management…
Cullen's: The c‐store for the sophisticates
Sue SharplesThe burgeoning of the convenience store in the UK is taking many forms — from the home‐grown variety (often via symbol groups) to transatlantic imports. What they have in common…
Pallets: Playing a vital role in PD systems
Taken very much for granted, the common or garden pallet is still one of the most versatile items of materials handling equipment. It comes in all shapes and sizes and there are…
Research tools for better merchandising
David RogersThis third in David Rogers' series of articles on the applications of research to various aspects of retailing looks at one of the most crucial of retail functions …
A financial approach to supermarket success
Paul NorkettMost of the largest UK supermarket chains are very successful; they have strong cash balances and generate large profits. The writer asserts that it is in the areas of strong…