Balance and partnership in retail planning
International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management
ISSN: 0959-0552
Article publication date: 3 July 2007
Abstract
Purpose
To set out the discussions surrounding the development of retail planning policy in the UK over a 20 year period, and the consequences for shoppers, retailers and developers.
Design/methodology/approach
Examines the role of government, retailers and other stakeholders – including the Oxford Retail Group – in the development of planning policy guidelines, from the point of view of the experience of a major UK retailer, the John Lewis Partnership, during the period.
Findings
Emphasises the importance of co‐ordination and trust between partners and consistency and continuity in retail planning policy if major retail development projects are to be brought to fruition.
Originality/value
Sets out the roles and responsibilities of retail planning from the perspective of a senior practitioner actively involved during the period.
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Citation
Hampson, S. (2007), "Balance and partnership in retail planning", International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Vol. 35 No. 8, pp. 620-625. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550710758603
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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