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Publication date: 1 August 2000

Terry Robinson, Robert Foot and Colin M. Clarke‐Hill

The aim of the paper is to extend and update previous research carried out in the period immediately following the unification of Germany in 1990. This period saw a rapid and…

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The aim of the paper is to extend and update previous research carried out in the period immediately following the unification of Germany in 1990. This period saw a rapid and substantial movement by (West) German retailers into the former German Democratic Republic. The paper examines, though a tracking study of the top German retailers, the status of those retailers some years on in terms of the extent to which they have assimilated their operations in eastern Germany and now regard them as merely a part of a united Germany. More importantly, the paper examines the extent to which the moves into the former East Germany have been used as a springboard to expansion in the former socialist states of central and eastern Europe in a period that has seen substantial and significant consolidation among German retailers.

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European Business Review, vol. 12 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0955-534X

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Publication date: 1 July 2003

Jozefina Simova, Colin M. Clarke‐Hill and Terry Robinson

The changes in the Czech Republic brought by the transition process had a significant impact on all sectors of the economy and none more so than on retailing. Presents the initial…

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The changes in the Czech Republic brought by the transition process had a significant impact on all sectors of the economy and none more so than on retailing. Presents the initial findings of a long‐term longitudinal study of clothing retailing in the Czech Republic examining the retail format and merchandise assortment structure of clothing retailing in the period of 1994‐1999. The research focused on Czech towns and specifically excluded the capital city of Prague. From the analysis of the retail format development two broad conclusions emerge. First, the smaller towns appear to be more conservative in terms of structural change. Second, there appears to be more extensive changes in retail format patterns occurring in the larger towns. .

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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, vol. 31 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0959-0552

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Publication date: 1 July 2000

Peter Jones, Colin M. Clarke‐Hill and David Hillier

Gambling is big business in the UK with an annual turnover of some £25 billion and for the past 40 years betting shops have been the most prominent and visible element within this…

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Gambling is big business in the UK with an annual turnover of some £25 billion and for the past 40 years betting shops have been the most prominent and visible element within this market. This paper outlines the changes in the general locational pattern and the service environment of betting shops as a prelude to a description of the origins, characteristics and growth of sporting betting operations on the Internet. The paper then discusses some of the issues surrounding sporting betting on the Internet focusing particularly on the challenges it is seen to pose to traditional betting shop businesses.

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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, vol. 28 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0959-0552

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Publication date: 1 December 1996

Colin M. Clarke‐Hill and Terry Robinson

Reports the results of fieldwork conducted in September 1994 on a sample of UK companies which had acquired businesses from the German privatization agency, the Treuhand, and a…

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Reports the results of fieldwork conducted in September 1994 on a sample of UK companies which had acquired businesses from the German privatization agency, the Treuhand, and a number of local agencies that had direct roles to play in the economic redevelopment of the new Eastern Länder. Develops and relates the experiences of these companies and explores the strategic motivations for their entry to the East German market. Questions the need for UK firms to gain experience in East Germany before venturing further into the developing economies of central and eastern Europe.

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European Business Review, vol. 96 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0955-534X

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Publication date: 1 July 1996

Richard M. Clarkson, Colin M. Clarke‐Hill and Terry Robinson

States that the choice of a store’s location is considered to be the single most important decision a retail organization has to make, and that location is seen as a critical…

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States that the choice of a store’s location is considered to be the single most important decision a retail organization has to make, and that location is seen as a critical factor of success. Reviews the literature on store location models and how grocery retailers in the UK assess store location sites in terms of site potential and the location models that they apply to these potential sites. Also develops and highlights issues of the use of existing store location models to geographical areas of Eastern and Central Europe.

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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, vol. 24 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0959-0552

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Publication date: 1 February 2004

Huaning Li and Colin M. Clarke‐Hill

This paper analyses the investment patterns of Sino‐British joint ventures in China. The research is based on the data of 551 Sino‐British joint ventures formed over the period of…

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This paper analyses the investment patterns of Sino‐British joint ventures in China. The research is based on the data of 551 Sino‐British joint ventures formed over the period of 1983 to 1996. It aims to provide an overview of Sino‐British joint ventures' investment in China and to explain the investment conditions. The article analyses the investment patterns from the dimensions of investment value, geographical location, industry sector and equity ownership. To explain the formation of the patterns, it further explores the host country factors of investment based on the policy framework, economic determinants and business facilitation. It reveals the investment trend, the uneven spatial distribution, the sectoral characteristics and the ownership structure of joint ventures. Suggests that government economic strategy and policies towards FDI are imperative in shaping the investment patterns. Locational advantages, economic growth, industrial structures and reform process are major economic factors influencing the investment decisions. Decentralisation of decision making and local governments' facilitation efforts also play a complementary role in attracting foreign investment.

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European Business Review, vol. 16 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0955-534X

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Publication date: 1 May 2000

Peter Jones, Colin Clarke‐Hill and David Hillier

Provides a short case study of the growth and operation of retail store Matalan. Looks to offer simple insights into a new player in a retail scene where traditional successful…

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Provides a short case study of the growth and operation of retail store Matalan. Looks to offer simple insights into a new player in a retail scene where traditional successful retailers are now struggling. Draws upon material published by the company, available from its Web site and upon visits to a sample of Matalan stores, together with an in‐depth interview with a Matalan store manager.

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Management Research News, vol. 23 no. 5/6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0140-9174

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Publication date: 1 June 2002

Peter Jones, Peter Shears, David Hillier and Colin Clarke‐Hill

Briefly covers the development of the “brand” concept in marketing before looking at the experience of the service brand. Outlines the development of the fast food sector in the…

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Briefly covers the development of the “brand” concept in marketing before looking at the experience of the service brand. Outlines the development of the fast food sector in the UK and discusses the make up and growth of McDonalds, KFC and Burger King in turn. Gathers customer perception about each brand by the use of discussion groups. Concludes that the ideas of focus, consistency and value were key, together with community activities.

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Management Research News, vol. 25 no. 6/7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0140-9174

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Publication date: 1 February 2003

Colin Clarke‐Hill, Huaning Li and Barry Davies

Co‐operation and competition characterise the inter‐firm relationships in strategic alliances. This article proposes a paradox approach to studying co‐operation and competition…

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Co‐operation and competition characterise the inter‐firm relationships in strategic alliances. This article proposes a paradox approach to studying co‐operation and competition. It explains the paradox perspective and provides an analytic framework for the paradox of co‐operation and competition. In the light of the paradoxical nature, it advocates a multi‐paradigm approach to co‐operative and competitive strategies, which combines strategic positioning, the resource‐based view and game theory. The article suggests that the multi‐paradigms can not only encompass the contradictions of the paradox from the different perspectives, but also emulate the individual ones and provide a holistic picture. The multi‐paradigm approach therefore establishes a better methodology basis than fragmented orthodox theories in exploring the contradictory, interactive and dynamic nature.

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Management Research News, vol. 26 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0140-9174

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Publication date: 28 March 2008

Peter Jones, Colin Clarke‐Hill, Daphne Comfort and David Hillier

The purpose of this paper is to raise for debate among marketers the issue of the relationship between marketing and sustainability.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to raise for debate among marketers the issue of the relationship between marketing and sustainability.

Design/methodology/approach

An opinion piece, that presents the views of four authors on the current state of the debate in this field.

Findings

There is little consensus on these matters. There are those who believe that marketing and sustainability simply cannot be reconciled, while there are others who argue that marketing can contribute to the development of sustainable consumption.

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The paper opens up the debate on a subject that is clearly going to be high on the agenda for years to come.

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Marketing Intelligence & Planning, vol. 26 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-4503

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