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The retail format influences the consumer's store choice and addresses the consumer's expectations. At its most basic level, a retail format is a simple marketplace, that is; a location where goods and services are exchanged. In some parts of the world, the retail sector is still dominated by small family-run stores, but large retail chains are increasingly dominating the sector, because they can exert considerable buying power and pass on the savings in the form of lower prices. Many of these large retail chains also produce their own private labels, which compete alongside manufacturer brands. Considerable consolidation of retail stores has changed the retail landscape, transferring power away from wholesalers and into the hands of the large retail chains. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Retail formatA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Supplier Encroachment, Information Sharing, and Channel Structure in Online Retail PlatformsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: You Can CompeteThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Integration of Online and Offline Channels in Retail: The Impact of Sharing Reliable Inventory Availability InformationCited 663 times
  5. Go sideways: ShoppingA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: RetailA closely related topic

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