Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the key features of the community retail enterprises sector in the UK. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reports on the results of a postal questionnaire survey of 197 community retail enterprises. The information gathered from...

Using a longitudinal research methodology, this research investigated the grocery shopping habits of residents in rural communities in Western Stirlingshire, Scotland. In particular, it attempted to uncover the factors and attitudes that influence customers’ store choice decisions and their...

Purpose – The paper seeks to review dynamic forms of rural retailing, by location, that have innovated through a mixture of actions leading to growth, adaptation, diversification and differentiation. Design/methodology/approach – Reviews relevant academic literature and draws upon...

Voluntary food co‐operatives (VFCs) remain a relatively under‐researched area of academic enquiry. However, they represent an important form of retail provision for particular consumer groups. This paper examines the role and purpose of VFCs in Scotland. It details the primary reasons behind...