by Wong Chun-Ming. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 52-53). / ABSTRACT --- p.i / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.ii / CHAPTER / INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Scope of study --- p.2 / Research Objectives --- p.3 / Methodology --- p.4 / LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.6 / MACRO-ENVIRONMENT --- p.10 / DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS IN CHINA --- p.14 / TRADITIONAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN CHINA --- p.14 / The Pre-reform Structure: - The Three Tier system --- p.14 / Reform of Distribution System --- p.15 / The Reform of Wholesale System --- p.15 / Phase I: Abolition of State Monopoly --- p.15 / Phase II: Reforms in Pricing and Distribution --- p.16 / Phase III: Multi-ownership Type --- p.15 / The Reform of Retail System --- p.19 / Recent Development in Retail System --- p.20 / Problems of Traditional Distribution System --- p.22 / NEWLY DEVELOPED DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS --- p.25 / Direct Outlets --- p.25 / Direct Marketing in China --- p.25 / Foreign Agents Operating in China --- p.26 / SELECTION OF A DISTRIBUTOR --- p.27 / Types of Distributors in China --- p.27 / Where to Find a Distributor --- p.29 / Evaluating Potential Distributors --- p.30 / CASE STUDIES --- p.33 / Tobacco Manufacturer --- p.33 / Beverage Manufacturer --- p.37 / Watches Manufacturer --- p.40 / THE EXPERIENCE OF CASE STUDIES --- p.44 / CONCLUSIONS --- p.49 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.52

Thesis (Ph.D.)--RAND Graduate School, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 1973. / Mimeographed.

Central London contains one of the most important shopping centres in the world. The principal shopping streets of the west End and Knightsbridge are the core of this centre. The purpose of the study is to investigate patterns of retail change in these streets in the period from 1976 to 1985. A range of quantitative and qualitative data are gathered and analysed in order to describe and explain the patterns of locational change. The three main components of retail change examined are political, economic and social influences. Each of these are discussed in terms of how their principal elements play a part in helping to shape trading patterns in the study area. Specific consideration is given to Oxford Street since this acts as the focus of retail activity in central London. Finally, an attempt is made to model some of the most important aspects of retail change that emerge from the study. The study indicates a retail environment that is characterised by considerable and rapid change. These changes exhibit few elements of regularity or consistency through both space and time. This is a function of the complex range of factors that are responsible for producing this dynamic and unique retail system. Thus, the research identifies changes that have taken place in trading patterns in the principal shopping streets of the West End and Knightsbridge in the period form 1976 to 1985, identifies the factors responsible for producing these changes, and develops an understanding of the ways in which these factors bring their influence to bear.

Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2007.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of New South Wales, 2001. / Also available online.

Thesis (MPhil) -- AUT University, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references. Also held in print (180 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.) in the Archive at the City Campus (T 381.10993488 STO)

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 2004. / Advisor: Dr. Susan Fiorito, Florida State University, College of Human Sciences, Dept. of Textiles and Consumer Sciences. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Sept. 28, 2004). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.B.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf [103-104]).