(Hardback)

(, 7th edition)

(Paperback)

Offers a non-technical introduction to auction theory, and emphasises its practical application. This book discusses the successes and failures of the one-hundred-billion dollar "third-generation" mobile-phone license auctions. It also demonstrates the power of auction theory to explain unconnected issues.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Takes the reader into the real world of retail and merchandise management. This title includes ninety-five challenging cases that present a variety of actual situations that retail professionals face at various levels of management.

(Hardback)

European unification has led to the lowering of physical, technical and fiscal barriers, creating the world's largest mass market. This work presents the logistics of Euro-distribution; case studies of major retailers; internationalisation strategies; and retail company alliances.

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

Presents merchandising concepts in a simple, understandable way and shows students how they can use computerized spreadsheets to perform related merchandising math operations. This title helps students to learn how the computer can help minimize the time it takes to perform repetitive calculations.

(Paperback, 4th edition)

(Paperback, with CD-ROM)

Aims to simulate the product development experience of a buyer or product developer while explaining to students the principles, concepts, knowledge, and skills needed for success in a real world setting. This work includes also seeks to increase students' understanding of the product development process in a comprehensive way.

(Hardback)

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

Addresses topics and trends in the retail environment. This title includes chapters that cover such shifts as retailers expanding into overseas markets and others repositioning themselves to respond to the merchandising and management trends.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

What is retailing today Who are the key players and how do they operate What will happen tomorrow Retailing Principles addresses these questions and more. This Second Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect current trends and conditions, providing students will all the essential information to thrive in the global retail environment.

(Hardback)

In today's world of galloping change, adjustment and anticipation have become ever more vital for retail operations. Many retailers have successfully anticipated change, while others have simply become relics of retailing history.

(Hardback)

Provides a history of the American grocery store. This study traces the evolution of all-purpose retail outlets, starting with public market-places, and city and small-town general stores. It continues with the advent of mass distribution, supermarkets, co-ops, hypermarkets and wholesale clubs.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

Defines terms commonly used in various parts of the retail industry, from retail advertising to merchandising and displays. This dictionary lists terms alphabetically with cross-referencing. It also includes legislation related to the retail industry, government agencies, and merchandise marts.

(Paperback)

Once the social and commercial core of the rural community, the village shop has become as much the victim of the accelerating pace of social and economic change as the parish school and pub, and has now almost entirely disappeared from everyday life. This book charts the development and history of the village shop and it's slow demise.

(Paperback)

Takes us into the heart of the biggest company on earth, ever, to show how the 'Wal-Mart effect' shapes lives everywhere, whether for cleaners in America, bicycle-makers in China or salmon farmers in Chile. The author asks: how did a shop manage to do all this And what will the ultimate cost of low prices be

(Paperback)

An introduction to the company, Wal-Mart, this book aims to mark an effort to dissect its business operations, its social effects, and its role in the US and world economy. It examines such topics as the giant retailer's managerial culture, revolutionary use of technological innovation, and controversial pay and promotional practices.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

This peer-reviewed new edition is dedicated to helping students master the mathematical concepts, techniques and analysis utilized in the merchandise buying and planning process.

(Paperback)

(Paperback, 3rd ed.)

(, 3rd edition)

(, 7th edition)

Retail Buying, Seventh Edition teaches students the skills needed to become a successful buyer in any area of retail. Includes new content on trade agreements, sustainability in product sourcing, omnichannel retailing, and the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the industry.