.... Originality/value Our research provides a framework that may be used in Russia and other emerging market settings to evaluate the capability of retail partners from the manufacturer perspective. The literature on selecting suppliers, i.e. the upstream members of the supply chain is relatively abundant...

... communication with other colleagues. Design/methodology/approach The research is based on a case study of IKEA in Russia and China during 2003‐2004. Findings The processes of brand conceptualising, comprehending and activating are identified, characterised by a weakening collective sense making amongst...

... in Russia. The single‐case approach is used to generate insights into how corporate branding is related to market driving practices and to identify the mechanisms of market driving in the Russian market. Findings The corporate brand provides a further source of the “leap” in customer value recognised...

...Graham H. Roberts Purpose To evaluate the chances of success for Auchan in Russia, and draw conclusions for retail internationalisation theory. Design/methodology/approach Provides a comprehensive analysis of the Russian retail landscape and emerging patterns of consumption, especially...

... UP Limited 1999 Retail trade Job satisfaction Motivation Russia Poland Expectancy theory has been tested over the years with mixed results. However, managers have often used expectancy theory to develop their own motivational programs. Gibson et al. (1994) urge managers...

...Terry M. Robinson Examines the current state of retailing in two of the more remote regions of Russia ‐ Eastern Siberia and the Russian Far East. Examines categories of retail shop ‐ the department store, or more appropriately the “quasi department store”, the kiosk, food shops as well as markets...

...Patricia Huddleston Identifies the purpose of the study as gathering exploratory data on organizational structure and product procurement process for Russian retail stores. Results came from conducting in‐depth interviews with six retail executives in Russia, in which respondents answered a series...