E-commerce and retail property in the UK and USA

Presents findings from separate research projects conducted in the UK and the USA on the impact of e-commerce on retailers and retail property. Examines differences between UK and US retailers along several dimensions: Internet strategies, perceptions of the Internet, barriers to e-commerce growth,...

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Published in:Journal of property investment & finance 2002-04, Vol.20 (2), p.142-158
Main Authors: Worzala, Elaine M, McCarthy, Anne M, Dixon, Tim, Marston, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Economic development
Electronic commerce
Entertainment
Internet access
Leases
Property values
Real estate
Retail sales
Retail stores
Shopping centers
Studies
Trends
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Summary:Presents findings from separate research projects conducted in the UK and the USA on the impact of e-commerce on retailers and retail property. Examines differences between UK and US retailers along several dimensions: Internet strategies, perceptions of the Internet, barriers to e-commerce growth, and future space requirements. Overall, findings indicate that UK and US retailers have similar attitudes about e-commerce. Specifically, retailers in both samples perceive little threat or impact from e-commerce. Second, barriers to e-commerce growth are similar for UK and US retailers and include fulfillment and security issues. Third, UK and US retailers indicate that their retail space needs will remain the same or increase in the short term, despite the threat of e-commerce. Finally, both sets of retailers believe that entertainment is an important strategy if shopping centers are to remain viable.
ISSN:1463-578X
1470-2002
DOI:10.1108/14635780210420034