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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"Retail businesses"”.
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Strategies for assisting small retail businesses
Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1993.
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Open source software expectations in retail businesses of Igualada : an exploratory study
… the uses, infrastructure and expectations of retail businesses and institutions of the town of Igualda about it. This qualitative case study finds out that the current equipment and level of uses of ICTs are low and that the current situation of the town stores is receptive to a potential …
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Bridging the gap: factors driving retail analytics adoption in traditional retail businesses
… investigates how South Africa's traditional retail sector adopts advanced analytics amid infrastructural, cultural, and economic constraints. Guided by the Technology Organisation-Environment (TOE) framework and Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) theory, it addresses a critical gap in …
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Determining the significant marketing mix elements influencing small retail businesses’ success in Durban Central
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Management Sciences specialising in Business Administration at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2024.
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The potential use of the Internet of Things (IoT) in South African retail businesses
… of products and services offered by businesses. The IoT is predicted to change business processes by the year 2020 while 33% of South African businesses are set to invest in the IoT in the next 3 years. Businesses that will invest in the devices or things that make up IoT are expected …
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A Systematic Review of the Implementation of Lean Six Sigma Tools to Improve the Logistics of Retail Businesses
Currently, retail businesses must be as competitive as possible, and for this, their logistics system must be efficient and optimal; however, it is known that these have various problems such as longer delivery times, product delivery errors, offering a quality of service that meets customer …
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The impact of cash management on profitability and sustainability of small retail businesses in the Tongaat area, KwaZulu-Natal
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Technology Degree in Cost and Management Accounting, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2014.
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Market orientation, competitive strategy type and performance in independent retail businesses : a contingency analysis in a market town context
… interest in the performance of independent retail businesses located in UK market towns as they face up to new patterns of competition and demand. However prior to this study there has been only a very limited understanding of the factors that contribute the success and failure of these …
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An exploratory study on the use of social media as a business networking tool: the case of four female-owned fashion retail businesses in the Stellenbosch area, Cape Town
… social media, which has changed the way in which businesses are operated. It is argued that using social media has signalled a departure for many businesses from the tradition of word-ofmouth advertising of products and services. Furthermore, it has been suggested that social media has become a …
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A Study of Assortment Planning Among Bridal Retail Buyers
… model to fit the planning process of bridal retail buyers. Five buyers who are owners or managers of small, independent bridal retail businesses were selected purposively and participated in in-person interviews about their assortment planning practices. A model was developed for each company …
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Market research of commercial recommendation engines for online and offline retail
… preferences have had a revolutionary impact on retail businesses by making "personalization" a reality. As recommendable engines enable retailers to develop an unprecedented 360 degree understanding of their consumers at an individual level, retailers that are early adopters of recommendation …
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Retail petrol industry in South Africa
… created a huge challenge for the service station retailers to run sustainable, profitable and viable businesses, as the price increases impacted negatively on sales volumes. The new entrants in the market and new competition from other retail businesses necessitated changes in the industry. The …
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Real estate shopfront offices in the age of technology : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Degree of Master of Property Studies at Lincoln University
… or sensible to proceed in any other way. Retail businesses have shops to display their wares and attract shoppers to purchase. Retailers have not had a very good time with the global tightening of credit and the onset of Internet purchasing. I feel certain that many would dearly like to …
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Stereotypes in Retail Print Advertising: The Effects of Gender and Physical Appearance on Consumer Perceptions
The retail sector spends millions of dollars each year advertising to consumers. This is a considerable investment for companies seeking effective ways to inform and persuade the consumer. Consequently, retailers need to develop creative message strategies and tactics that will positively affect …
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Pengaruh relationship marketing terhadap loyalitas pelanggan Alfamidi Malang
… persaingan yang semakin ketat, banyak bisnis retail pada saat ini tidak hanya memfokuskan strategi pemasarannya untuk menjaring pelanggan baru saja namun juga berupaya menjaga hubungan yang baik dengan pelanggannya. Salah satu srategi yang ditempuh Alfamidi Malang untuk menjadi jaringan ritel …
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The impact of consumers' sustainability consciousness on sustainable purchase intention amongst Gen Z in the South African fashion retail market
… consumers have placed pressure on fashion retail businesses to implement sustainability into their respective business operations. Conscious consumerism is a driving force behind sustainable consumption as these consumers play a strong role when influencing business practices. Although many …
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The impact of the National Credit Act on the growth of small business lending in the Vhembe Region of Limpopo
… (NCA) no 34 of 2005 on the growth of the small retail business lending in the Vhembe region of Limpopo. Over the years there has been an outcry by the small business industry that the banks were unwilling to offer lending products to this sector. The banks on the other hand maintained that this …
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Urban and Suburban Farmers Markets in Illinois: A Comparative Analysis of Consumer Segmentation Using Demographics, Preferences, and Behaviors
… marketing has become a common strategy in retail businesses. Previous consumer surveys conducted in farmers markets have revealed that consumers behave differently depending on their preferences and demographic characteristics. This study hypothesizes that consumer segments with homogenous …
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'You are all my people': building disabled community in Uganda's microentrepreneur economy
… in Bunyoro, where the core members run small retail businesses. Members receive grants from government and NGO small business programmes, which form the overwhelming majority of support available to disabled people in Uganda. Through analysing the distribution of one grant, I detail the …
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Three Essays on Urban Property Taxes
… to increase entry and decrease exit of businesses in designated areas. I use data from Iowa's retail sales tax permit, which includes the physical locations of businesses that obtained permits and had them expire during the period 1990-2017. I evaluate the impact of TIF policy on firm …
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