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Showing 1 to 20 of 78 for “"retail sector"”.
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Sustainability initiatives in the food retail sector : factors for success
… demand for food. Food manufacturers and retailers are scrambling to cater to this growth. However, they are also under constant pressure to manage their business operations more sustainably from external stakeholders such as consumers and governments. Consumers are demanding healthier and …
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E-commerce and the retail sector : implications for 7-11, Taiwan
… 7-11 can be used as a reference for traditional retailers planning to move their business on-line.
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RFID in the Retail sector: A Bibliographic review of the literature
All of the companies in the Retail sector, regardless of their size and age, have suffered from different problems related to their stock, some of those problems could be explained by the bullwhip effect or problems in the replenishment policies, such problems are also known as Inventory Record …
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Outsourcing IT Services and service level agreements in South Africa's retail sector
… Level Agreements (SLAs) amongst the large retailers of South Africa. Questionnaires were sent to all the large retailers, and various respondents from these organisations provided information regarding their involvement with outsourcing IT services and experience with the use of SLAs. The …
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The changing nature of supply chain management in the European grocery retail sector
… logistics has been an area largely neglected by retail academics. While a considerable body of theoretical research has been undertaken on marketing channels, few researchers have investigated physical channels of distribution. This is surprising in view of the changing relationships within …
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An analysis of the state of green business in the South African retail sector
'Green' business is claimed by some South African retailers even though they lack well-founded and integrated sustainable, social, and environmental commitments. This is because no standards of greening exist for retail in South Africa. The purpose of this study is to explore, 'What constitutes …
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Effective implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies in the retail sector through theexample of service robots
A kutatásom során kisebb-nagyobb környezeti változások befolyásolták a disszertáció végleges formáját, illetve kutatási irányát és ezen kutatások eredőjét is. A világunkban tomboló Covid19 pandémia más megvilágításba helyezte az eredeti kutatásomat. Eredetileg az ipari robotok Ipar 4.0 általi …
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An evaluation of inter-organisational identity theft knowledge sharing practice in the UK retail sector
… a conceptual framework that adapts for private sector organisations knowledge sharing elements in the security profession. Lack of knowledge of the manager’s role is addressed. Current knowledge sharing and corporate communication practices are synthesised. Formal and informal communication, …
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Framework for managing first party fraud in e-tailing: A case study of the UK retail sector
… about fraudulent consumer behaviour in the retail sector, nor of the strategies for managing such fraud. This study filled this identified gap. The focus of this study is not on large-scale corporate fraud but on consumers who misrepresent the facts of their interaction with a retailer for …
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Urban informality and food environments: Obesogenicity, business operations, and governance in Cape Town’s informal food retail sector
Informal food retail is a central yet understudied component of urban food environments in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While its role in enhancing food access and food security is well documented, less attention has been paid to the types of food sold in these outlets and their …
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Multi-channel retail strategic implementation issues and the role of internal marketing: a study in the UK retail sector
A multi-channel retail strategy is viewed by many academics and practitioners to be the success model for most retailers. Yet, while there are many benefits associated with using multiple channels to sell products and services to customers likewise there are numerous difficulties. Despite this, the …
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The perceptions of customers and grocery retail managers towards private label brands in the grocery retail sector within the eThekwini municipality
… various opportunities and challenges for grocery retailers, however, over the years, these private label brands have often been greeted with mixed perceptions from customers; accompanied by certain skepticisms. This study aimed at identifying the current perceptions of customers and retail …
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What is the future for the Central City retail sector in provincial New Zealand? A case study for Napier, New Zealand
… dissertation examines changing trends within the retail sector and the impact these will have upon property. Despite the doubters who predict the complete demise of traditional retailing, this research shows there is a future. Successful retailers will, however, need vision, imagination, an …
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An investigation into the perceived impact of artificial intelligence on recruitment and selection practices of HR professionals within the retail sector in the Western Cape
… recruitment and selection practices within the retail sector in the Western Cape, as perceived by HR professionals. Primary data was collected using a qualitative approach wherein 9 participants were selected using the purposive sampling method. The research data was collected using …
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Skills development training and its impact on employee self-image : a case study of employee responses to training in the wholesale and retail sector in the Western Cape
The aim of this study was to determine what impact training, undertaken in terms of the Skills Development Act in South Africa, has on trainees. Particular attention was paid to the way in which trainees interpreted changes to their self-image, confidence and sense of self-worth. A case study …
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An analysis of treaties for the exchange of information for tax purposes impacting a South African retail sector taxpayer and financial institutions trading in the Southern African development community region
… are those relevant for the South African retail sector trading in various African countries. The comparison of the recent SADC peer reviews of exchange of information revealed significant deficiencies in certain treaties and domestic laws regarding the identification of beneficial owners, …
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VAT Reform in a Developing Country. A CGE Model with an Informal Sector
… zero-rating of food. I incorporate an informal retail sector in the supply of goods with two distinctive features: an indirect tax on the informal retail sector and a productivity gap between the formal and informal retail sectors. In the model the efficiency effect of the reform not only …
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