Female and male earnings differentials in retailing
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The earnings of male employees in the retail industry are significantly higher than those of female workers. The pay differentials are attributed to gender discrimination and the categorization of jobs as either masculine or feminine. Retail industry 1992 earnings statistics indicate that female sales assistants and checkout operators receive only 79.7% of the earnings of their male counterparts.
Publication Name: The Service Industries Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0264-2069
Year: 1995
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Retailing in Canada and the United States: historical comparisons
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The retail environments of the US and Canada are very dissimilar despite the highly parallel histories and cultures of the two countries. The differences are attributed to dissimilarities in both population and cultural philosophies. Although the retail environments of both countries have been converging, it would be unrealistic to expect the differences to disappear.
Publication Name: The Service Industries Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0264-2069
Year: 1995
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The internationalisation of retailing in the Czech and Slovak Republics
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The Czech and Slovak Republics are embarking on a reconcentration effort to boost their retail sectors. Foreign retailers will play a major role in the initiative. Large-scale outlets in the region are expected to increase, while the standard of quality of specialized shops is expected to improve significantly.
Publication Name: The Service Industries Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0264-2069
Year: 1995
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