Institute of Commercial Management | Qualification Subject

Retail Environment (The)

Main Topics of Study

Main Topics of Study:

History, background and development of the retail concept
UK and global retailers
The effect of retail upon economies
Different types of retail operations
Independent and niche retailers
High street and national chains
The changing face of the high street
The rise of the shopping mall
Out of town retail
Survival and other retail strategies

Recommended Reading

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Fernie, Fernie & Moore (2003) Principles of Retailing, Butterworth-Heinemann.

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