Th e book series focuses on the fi elds of Retailing and International Marketing. Th ese two areas represent the research fi elds of the editors-each of them as a single research area, but also in combination.Both of these research areas are widely understood. Consequently, the series provides a platform for the publication of doctoral theses and habilitations, conference proceedings and edited books, as well as related methodological issues that encompass the focus of the series. Th e series is broad in the sense that it covers academic works in the area of consumer-oriented marketing as well as the area of marketoriented management.In addition to academic works recommended by the editors, the book series also welcomes other academic contributions. Th ese may be submitted to the editors and will be published in the book series aft er a positive assessment.