"By providing a geographical perspective on current trends in in retailing, Retail Geography provides a valuable alternative to the texts used in University level retailing programs. The use of examples and cases from Asia and North America graphically illustrate the international scope of retailing and the importance of a geographical viewpoint in studying retail activity." — John Dawson, Professor Emeritus, Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling, UK"A much needed and updated resource to address the changes in the physical retail landscape via an increased emphasis in logistics and geospatial technologies. Shuguang Wang and Paul Du’s Retail Geography builds on the previous literature in the field, reflecting on the many advances in geospatial technologies through the lens of market segmentation, the external retail environment, trade areas and site election (regional and site level) and the importance of logistics." — Brett J. Lucas, MA; Chair (2018-2020) of the Business Geography Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers"This is the book that the retail geography field needs now. Not only is this volume an indispensable update on the state of the retail industry from a geographic perspective, it also provides expert commentary on recent changes in retail technology and theory that have not been adequately discussed in any other geography textbook. Wang and Du have written the essential reference for contemporary retail geography teaching and practice." — Murray D. Rice, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment, University of North Texas, USA, and Executive Director at Applied Geography Conference, Inc."By providing a geographical perspective on current trends in in retailing, Retail Geography provides a valuable alternative to the texts used in University level retailing programs. The use of examples and cases from Asia and North America graphically illustrate the international scope of retailing and the importance of a geographical viewpoint in studying retail activity." — John Dawson, Professor Emeritus, Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling, UK"A much needed and updated resource to address the changes in the physical retail landscape via an increased emphasis in logistics and geospatial technologies. Shuguang Wang and Paul Du’s Retail Geography builds on the previous literature in the field, reflecting on the many advances in geospatial technologies through the lens of market segmentation, the external retail environment, trade areas and site election (regional and site level) and the importance of logistics." — Brett J. Lucas, MA; Chair (2018-2020) of the Business Geography Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers"This is the book that the retail geography field needs now. Not only is this volume an indispensable update on the state of the retail industry from a geographic perspective, it also provides expert commentary on recent changes in retail technology and theory that have not been adequately discussed in any other geography textbook. Wang and Du have written the essential reference for contemporary retail geography teaching and practice." — Murray D. Rice, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment, University of North Texas, USA, and Executive Director at Applied Geography Conference, Inc."Retail Geography provides a much needed addition to textbooks in the field. It goes beyond covering just traditional retail demand–supply by integrating material on the increasingly complex omni-channel environment that retailers face today. A great resource for undergraduate and graduate students in geography and business." — Dr. Tony Hernandez, Director and Eaton Chair in Retailing, Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity (CSCA), Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada"A remarkably comprehensive textbook on retail geography. Clearly written, well structured, effectively illustrated and highly relevant to geographical technologies. A must-read for students interested in retail geography, retail management or commercial real estate development and a useful handbook for retail planning practitioners." — Ling Zhang, University of Central Arkansas, USA
