...Shuang Dong; Zhongfeng Qin; Yingchen Yan Purpose This paper explores optimal sourcing decisions between competing duopolists in an omnichannel environment. It analyzes how cross-channel spillover effects influence sourcing fees and highlights the interaction between horizontal sourcing...

...Jinsook Erin Cho Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine a US retailer's decision to backward‐integrate its supply channel for global sourcing, based on the framework adapted from transaction cost analysis (TCA). Design/methodology/approach The conceptual framework was developed based...

...Mike Pretious; Mary Love Purpose This paper investigates purchasing ethics within the UK clothing retail sector in the context of structural changes in the sector and the growth of international sourcing as a necessary strategic tool to maintain competitive advantage. Design/methodology...

...Beverly A. Wagner; Ian Fillis; Ulf Johansson Purpose The overall aim of this research was to undertake an exploratory investigation to gain insights into attitudes and perceptions of supplier development and local sourcing programmes in the UK grocery retail sector. Design/methodology/approach...