Reasons for high food prices in small market areas: the case of Aland Islands

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The factors responsible for high grocery prices in a small market is explored by studying the prices of food in the Aland Islands, a small archipelago between Finland and Sweden. The results of the study suggested that the sources, such as a small average store size, high concentration in both the retailing and the food processing sector, border taxes, transportation costs, and regional spirit of the Alanders to pay high prices for products made in Aland are associated with high prices in Aland.

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The impact of Wal-Mart's entry into the German and UK grocery markets

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The success or otherwise of the implementation of the 'Wal-Mart way' of doing business in Germany and the UK is evaluated along with its impact on both market. The findings suggest that the entry of Wal-Mart has led to a restructuring of the UK grocery market with low prices and value for money becoming key store choice attributes for UK consumers.

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The Impact of Wal-Mart Supercenters on Supermarket Concentration in U.S. Metropolitan Areas

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This study examines the growth of Wal-Mart Supercenters in U.S. metropolitan areas.

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