Concentration of competing retail stores

Article Abstract:

The geographical concentration of stores that cell similar commodities is analyzed using a two-dimensional spatial competition model. A higher concentration of stores attracts more consumers with taste uncertainty and low price expectations (market-size effect,) leading to greater competition (price-cutting effect).

United States, Sales & consumption, Retail Trade, Retail industry, Spatial analysis (Statistics), Market size

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Formation of hub cities: transportation cost advantage and population agglomeration

Article Abstract:

A three location transportation development model is presented, explaining the emergence of transportation hub cities on rivers and coasts. It specifies transportation costs, assumes no demand externalities, and posits a prominent role for import substitution.

Economics, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Economic aspects, Urban transportation, Transportation policy

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Anchor stores

Article Abstract:

An explanation for the Anchor store phenomenon is provided. The other type of store mentioned is retail shop and it is compared with the latter one.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Retail Stores, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Comparative analysis, Stores

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