John Byrom & Dominic Medway 
Case Studies in Food Retailing and Distribution [EPUB ebook] 

Case Studies in Food Retailing and Distribution aims to close the gap between academic researchers and industry professionals through the presentation of ‘real world’ scenarios and the application of field-based research. The book provides contemporary explorations of food retailing and consumption from various contexts around the globe. Using a case study lens, successful examples of practice are provided and areas for further theoretical investigation are offered. Coverage includes:- the impact of retail concentration and the ongoing relevance of independent retailing- how social forces impact upon food retailing and consumption- trends in organic food retailing and distribution- discussion of how wellbeing and sustainability have impacted the sector- perspectives on the future of food retailing and distribution This book is a volume in the Consumer Science and Strategic Marketing series. — Addresses business problems in in food retail and distribution- Includes pricing and supply chain management- Discusses food retailing in urban and rural settings- Covers both global distribution and entry in developing nations- Features real-world case studies that demonstrate what does and does not