Social Issues: Who Loves Global Retailers?

Andrew Seth and Geoffrey Randall

Chapter 9 in Supermarket Wars, 2005, pp 119-136 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Food retailers, like any other business, live in society — or, for the international operators, in many different societies. They affect, and are affected by them. Only if they can be seen to contribute to the society as a whole, rather than damage it in the selfish pursuit of profit, will they flourish. In this chapter, we will discuss the main challenges to international food retailers: anti-globalisation (anti-Americanism and anti-capitalism); attacks on multiple supermarkets in general; problems of food safety and quality; health issues, particularly obesity; reduction of consumer choice; effects on suppliers, both large multinationals and small, local firms; and the way that governments respond through legislation and regulation.

Keywords: Fair Trading; Food Retailer; Town Centre; Supermarket Chain; Small Shop (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230513426_10

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