Is retailing what the dictionaries say it is?

Gary Davies

doi:10.1108/09590559310028059

Is retailing what the dictionaries say it is?

Gary Davies

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Abstract

Dictionary definitions of “retail” and “retailing” emphasize the activity of selling in small quantities. Challenges such a concept of retailing as a description of both the commercial activity and the academic topic which the word now represents. Investigates the historical evolution of the concept of retailing and proposes a new definition, one which is nearer to the current concept of supply chain management.

Original language	English
Journal	International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management
Volume	21
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/09590559310028059
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 1993

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