A locational analysis of convenience food stores in metropolitan Denver

Lee, Y.; Koutsopoulos, Kostis

doi:10.1007/bf01291239

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“…Unfortunately, their model fits are poor, and their substantive conclusions are very limited. Lee and Koutsopoulos () found that convenience stores in Denver show clustering, contrary to expectations and contradicting Lee (). They suspect that this results from demand density rather than from an attraction effect since they also showed that the residential population was clustered.…”

Section: Empirical Studiesmentioning

confidence: 89%

Which Birds of a Feather Flock Together? Clustering and Avoidance Patterns of Similar Retail Outlets

Krider

Putler²

2013

Geographical Analysis

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A key factor in a retailer's location decision is whether to avoid direct competitors or to join them in a cluster. A review of theoretical research provides reasons why some types of stores should locate together while others should avoid one another. Although application of the theory is straightforward for some store types, the somewhat stylized theory is ambiguous for many store types. Empirical work, which could reduce this ambiguity, faces methodological difficulties and is very limited. Few store types have been studied, and findings often are inconsistent. First, we address this problem by assessing the degree of avoidance or clustering of 54 different store types in two cities using a rich, intuitive measure that avoids common methodological difficulties encountered in previous research. We find both theoretically expected and unexpected location behavior, as well as some surprisingly complex location patterns. Second, we explore two unexpected and intriguing configurations. Finally, we discuss our results and propose further research opportunities.

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Section: Empirical Studiesmentioning

confidence: 89%

Which Birds of a Feather Flock Together? Clustering and Avoidance Patterns of Similar Retail Outlets

Krider

Putler²

2013

Geographical Analysis

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“…However, this academic focus on supermarket location has not been mirrored in research on sales forecasting and location management in small store convenience retail markets; albeit with a few exceptions arguably of limited practical value (Houston and Stanton, 1984;Lee and Koutsopoulos, 1976;Sakashita, 2000). Partly this is due to the low relative investment levels per unit (and therefore lower sunk cost and capital liability), as well as the less habitual nature of convenience retail sales which complicate forecasting.…”

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Convenience store location planning and forecasting – a practical research agenda

Wood

Browne²

2007

Intl J of Retail & Distrib Mgt

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Purpose: To compare the accepted techniques of location analysis in the food sector with the realities of "real world" forecasting in convenience store (c-store) retailing. To offer a conceptual framework for c-store operators intending to become more strategic in their small store location planning but currently lacking established expertise or extensive research budgets. Approach/Methodology: Outlines potential best practice based on industry experience, and contact and discussion with location analysts and retail consultants, as well as a wide ranging examination of the academic literature in this area. Research/practical implications: First, to briefly detail the strategic regulatory motivations and location planning implications of the major UK food retailers entering this market. Second, to summarise the established sales forecasting techniques in food retailing. Third, to review why these established approaches are difficult to apply to convenience stores in neighbourhood markets. Fourth, to detail basic approaches that should be further developed by small store operators lacking budgets to develop specialist location planning departments. Originality/value: Academic conceptualisations of location planning in the convenience store sector are largely absent from the literature. This paper adopts a practical perspective. Conceptual Paper

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“…A strategy generally adopted only by successful retailers with significant market share it involves locating in very close proximity to competitors whom they believe they can outperform directly, often resulting in a price war (West and Von Hohenbalken, 1984). Examples of this approach was found to be employed by chains within the convenient store and gas station market in Denver in the 1970's (Lee and Koutsopoulos, 1976), and by Safeway supermarkets throughout the United States in the 1980's (West and Von Hohenbalken, 1984).…”

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Chicago area Chick-fil-A stores as an analogue to GTA site selection

Wilkinson¹

2022

Preprint

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<p>Site selection is integral to market share and profitability of retail outlets. Geographical similarities between Chicago and Toronto inspired the implementation of an analogue model centred around socioeconomic/demographic data for Chick-fil-A (CFA) expansion into GTA power centres. 1, 3, and 5km concentric rings were delimitated around Chicago store locations, combined variable averages were calculated and compared to Chicago’s regional averages. Median household income, percentage of family households, population density, and residents between 30 -39 and 60 were found to be above average in combined Chicago CFA store trade areas. Analysis of McDonalds, Wendy’s, and KFC spatial relationship with Chicago CFA stores showed no evidence of parasitic behaviour. Results of the analogue model yielded the top 10 suitable power centre nodes in the GTA. Suitable power centres location were found in Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Pickering, North York, Etobicoke, and Leaside..</p>

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A locational analysis of convenience food stores in metropolitan Denver

Cited by 13 publications

References 9 publications

Which Birds of a Feather Flock Together? Clustering and Avoidance Patterns of Similar Retail Outlets

Which Birds of a Feather Flock Together? Clustering and Avoidance Patterns of Similar Retail Outlets

Convenience store location planning and forecasting – a practical research agenda

Chicago area Chick-fil-A stores as an analogue to GTA site selection

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