Ch. 1. Introduction. The study of retailing. Retail location. Traditions of study. Definitional discord -- Ch. 2. Neoclassical Approaches. Central place theory. Bid rent theory. The principle of minimum differentiation. Combination theories -- Ch. 3. Behavioral Perspectives. Empirical-behavioural. Cognitive-behavioural. Humanistic -- Ch. 4. Structuralist Studies. Retailers' locational strategies. Shopping centre development. Government and administrative influences. Other influences and combined effects. Dynamic dimensions -- Ch. 5. Conclusions. The locational literature. Synthesis. Suggested research agenda
Analysis
Shopping areas Planning
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-310) and index