The revenue and logistics costs of convenience store chains in Taiwan
Purpose: The objectives of this study were to demonstrate that the high-density 7-Eleven c-stores in Taiwan benefit from economies of scale in distribution and can, therefore, leverage the logistics costs; and to decide the proper locations for the future inauguration of c-stores. Design/methodology/approach: The study spatially analysed the c-stores located in Tainan, Taiwan and examines the influence of spatial configuration on c-store revenue. This study developed models to quantify the revenue and logistics costs that the 7-Eleven convenience store (c-store) chain encountered when adopting a high-density expansion strategy. The revenue models’ parameters were calibrated utilizing data collected from financial statements in 7-Eleven chains’ 2015 corporate annual reports and modelling was used to quantify the influence of agglomeration forces and the distance separating c-stores on revenue. Findings: Positive agglomeration forces increased 7-Eleven’s company-wide sales and the average daily revenue of its individual c-stores, and decreased those of competitors. The study findings demonstrate the high-density 7-Eleven c-stores in Tainan benefit from economies of scale in distribution and can, therefore, leverage their logistics costs. The spatial analysis concluded that higher-density and higher-revenue c-stores were spatially clustered. Originality/value: The study extends the use of analytical revenue and spatial models to decide the proper locations for the future inauguration of c-stores.
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2020
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Authors: | Lin, Pei-Chun ; Lin, Chia-Jung ; Shen, Chung-Wei ; Wang, Jenhung |
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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management. - Emerald, ISSN 0959-0552, ZDB-ID 2032071-1. - Vol. 48.2020, 11 (06.07.), p. 1255-1273
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Emerald |
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