Commentary
Marketing responses to the taxation of soft drinks; Comment on "Understanding marketing responses to a tax on sugary drinks: a qualitative interview study in the United Kingdom, 2019"
Sparks L (2023) Marketing responses to the taxation of soft drinks; Comment on "Understanding marketing responses to a tax on sugary drinks: a qualitative interview study in the United Kingdom, 2019". Commentary on: Forde H, Penney TL, White M, Levy L, Greaves F, Adams J. Understanding marketing responses to a tax on sugary drinks: a qualitative interview study in the United Kingdom, 2019. Int J Health Policy Manag. 2022;11(11):2618–2629. doi:10.34172/ijhpm.2022.5465. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 12 (1), Art. No.: 7612. https://doi.org/10.34172/IJHPM.2023.7612
Book Chapter
Urban Logistics and Retailing
Sparks L (2023) Urban Logistics and Retailing. In: The Routledge Handbook of Urban Logistics. Routledge International Handbooks. Routledge, pp. 121-133. https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Handbook-of-Urban-Logistics/Monios-Budd-Ison/p/book/9781032148571?_ga=1037767347.1683417600
Article
From Transactions to Transformations: Exploring Transformative Food Retailing
Saarijärvi H, Sparks L, Närvänen E, Erkkola M, Fogelholm M & Nevalainen J (2023) From Transactions to Transformations: Exploring Transformative Food Retailing. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593969.2023.2213423
Article
Ageing consumers and e-commerce activities
Rybaczewska M & Sparks L (2022) Ageing consumers and e-commerce activities. Ageing and Society, 42 (8), pp. 1879-1898. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X20001932
Website Content
Town Centre Action Plan 2
Sparks L (2022) Town Centre Action Plan 2. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 19.04.2022. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2022/04/19/town-centre-action-plan-2/
Editorial
Editorial - origins, reflections and ending
Sparks L (2021) Editorial - origins, reflections and ending. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 31 (5), pp. 499-510. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593969.2021.2009004
Article
Older People, Town Centres and the Revival of the 'High Street'
Phillips J, Walford N, Hockey A & Sparks L (2021) Older People, Town Centres and the Revival of the 'High Street'. Planning Theory and Practice, 22 (1), pp. 11-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/14649357.2021.1875030
Website Content
High-street strategy: recovery will take more than street parties and more bins
Sparks L (2021) High-street strategy: recovery will take more than street parties and more bins. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 04.08.2021. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2021/08/04/high-street-strategy-recovery-will-take-more-than-street-parties-and-more-bins/
Newspaper / Magazine
High-street strategy: recovery will take more than street parties and more bins
Sparks L (2021) High-street strategy: recovery will take more than street parties and more bins. The Conversation. 03.08.2021.
Website Content
Towns, High Streets and Resilience: A Question for Policy?
Sparks L (2021) Towns, High Streets and Resilience: A Question for Policy?. Stirlingretail [Blog post] 03.06.2021. https://stirlingretail.com/2021/06/03/towns-high-streets-and-resilience-a-question-for-policy/
Article
Towns, High Streets and Resilience in Scotland: a question for policy?
Sparks L (2021) Towns, High Streets and Resilience in Scotland: a question for policy?. Sustainability, 13 (10), Art. No.: 5631. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13105631
Website Content
Scotland's Towns Partnership: A (Covid) Year in Review
Sparks L (2021) Scotland's Towns Partnership: A (Covid) Year in Review. Stirlingretail [Blog post] 27.05.2021. https://stirlingretail.com/2021/05/27/scotlands-towns-partnership-a-covid-year-in-review/
Article
Exogenous cognition and cognitive state theory: the plexus of consumer analytics and decision-making
Smith A, Harvey J, Goulding J, Smith G & Sparks L (2021) Exogenous cognition and cognitive state theory: the plexus of consumer analytics and decision-making. Marketing Theory, 21 (1), pp. 53-74. https://doi.org/10.1177/1470593120964947
Website Content
A New Future for Scotland’s Towns – Recommendations
Sparks L (2021) A New Future for Scotland’s Towns – Recommendations. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 05.02.2021. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2021/02/05/a-new-future-for-scotlands-towns-recommendations/
Website Content
A New Future for Scotland’s Town Centres: Summary of our Approach
Sparks L (2021) A New Future for Scotland’s Town Centres: Summary of our Approach. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 04.02.2021. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2021/02/04/a-new-future-for-scotlands-town-centres-summary-of-our-approach/
Website Content
A New Future for Scotland’s Town Centres: Introduction to our Report
Sparks L (2021) A New Future for Scotland’s Town Centres: Introduction to our Report. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 03.02.2021. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2021/02/03/a-new-future-for-scotlands-town-centres-introduction-to-our-report/
Website Content
A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres - (1) Introduction to our Report
Sparks L (2021) A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres - (1) Introduction to our Report. Stirlingretail [Blog post] 03.02.2021. https://stirlingretail.com/2021/02/03/a-new-future-for-scotlands-town-centres-1-introduction-to-our-report/
Research Report
A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres
Sparks L, Witcher S, Narayanan D, Prentice P, Macdonell L, Cowan D, Beautyman I, Coutts P, Leitch A, Griggs R, McCulloch B & Nicol R (2021) A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres. Scottish Government. Edinburgh. https://www.gov.scot/publications/new-future-scotlands-town-centres/
Website Content
“If Not Now, When?” – the Social Renewal Advisory Board Report
Sparks L (2021) “If Not Now, When?” – the Social Renewal Advisory Board Report. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 22.01.2021. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2021/01/22/if-not-now-when-the-social-renewal-advisory-board-report/
Website Content
COVID-19 and Christmas
Sparks L (2020) COVID-19 and Christmas. Stirlingretail [Blog Post] 15.12.2020. https://stirlingretail.com/2020/12/15/covid-19-and-christmas/
Website Content
How is coronavirus affecting retailers in the run-up to Christmas?
Sparks L (2020) How is coronavirus affecting retailers in the run-up to Christmas?. Economics Observatory [Blog post] 14.12.2020. https://www.economicsobservatory.com/how-coronavirus-affecting-retailers-run-christmas
Website Content
COVID-19: How Scotland’s Improvement Districts are supporting businesses and communities
Sparks L (2020) COVID-19: How Scotland’s Improvement Districts are supporting businesses and communities. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 06.11.2020. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2020/11/06/covid-19-how-scotlands-improvement-districts-are-supporting-businesses-and-communities/
Article
Non-market strategy as a framework for exploring commercial involvement in health policy: a primer
Eastmure E, Cummins S & Sparks L (2020) Non-market strategy as a framework for exploring commercial involvement in health policy: a primer. Social Science and Medicine, 262, Art. No.: 113257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113257
Website Content
How is Coronavirus affecting the UK's Retail Sector?
Sparks L (2020) How is Coronavirus affecting the UK's Retail Sector?. Stirlingretail [Blog post] 30.10.2020. https://stirlingretail.com/2020/10/30/how-is-coronavirus-affecting-the-uks-retail-sector/
Website Content
How is coronavirus affecting the UK's retail sector?
Sparks L (2020) How is coronavirus affecting the UK's retail sector?. Economics Observatory [Blog post] 30.10.2020. https://www.economicsobservatory.com/how-coronavirus-affecting-uks-retail-sector
Article
Consumers' purchase decisions and employer image
Rybaczewska M, Sparks L & Sułkowski L (2020) Consumers' purchase decisions and employer image. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 55, Art. No.: 102123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2020.102123
Article
YouTube Vloggers as Brand Influencers on Consumer Purchase Behaviour
Rybaczewska M, Jebet Chesire B & Sparks L (2020) YouTube Vloggers as Brand Influencers on Consumer Purchase Behaviour. Journal of Intercultural Management, 12 (3), pp. 117-140. https://doi.org/10.2478/joim-2020-0047
Website Content
Shopping in a Post-Lockdown World
Sparks L (2020) Shopping in a Post-Lockdown World. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 11.06.2020. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2020/06/11/shopping-in-a-post-lockdown-world/
Website Content
Retailing, Shopping and Covid-19
Sparks L (2020) Retailing, Shopping and Covid-19. Stirlingretail [Blog post] 19.05.2020. https://stirlingretail.com/2020/05/19/retailing-shopping-and-covid-19/
Article
Slogans, Brands and Purchase Behaviour of Students
Rybaczewska M, Jirapathomsakul S, Liu Y, Chow WT, Nguyen MT & Sparks L (2020) Slogans, Brands and Purchase Behaviour of Students. Young Consumers, 21 (3), pp. 305-317. https://doi.org/10.1108/YC-07-2019-1020
Website Content
What Should We Value about Retailing and Towns and What Should We Do About Them?
Sparks L (2020) What Should We Value about Retailing and Towns and What Should We Do About Them?. [Blog post] 29.04.2020. https://stirlingretail.com/2020/04/29/what-should-we-value-about-retailing-and-towns-and-what-should-we-do-about-them/
Website Content
Retail Armageddon – Non Food
Sparks L (2020) Retail Armageddon – Non Food. Stirlingretail [Blog post] 26.03.2020. https://stirlingretail.com/2020/03/26/retail-armageddon-non-food/
Website Content
Retail Armageddon
Sparks L (2020) Retail Armageddon. Stirlingretail [Blog post] 23.03.2020. https://stirlingretail.com/2020/03/23/retail-armageddon/
Article
Place marketing and place based loyalty schemes
Rybaczewska M & Sparks L (2020) Place marketing and place based loyalty schemes. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 14 (1), pp. 42-56. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEC-09-2019-0094
Article
Locally-owned convenience stores and the local economy
Rybaczewska M & Sparks L (2020) Locally-owned convenience stores and the local economy. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 52, Art. No.: 101939. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2019.101939
Article
Making hospital shops healthier: evaluating the implementation of a mandatory standard for limiting food products and promotions in hospital retail outlets
Stead M, Eadie D, McKell J, Sparks L, MacGregor A & Anderson A (2020) Making hospital shops healthier: evaluating the implementation of a mandatory standard for limiting food products and promotions in hospital retail outlets. BMC Public Health, 20, Art. No.: 132. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8242-7
Article
Sport fans' roles in value co-creation
Kolyperas D, Maglaras G & Sparks L (2019) Sport fans' roles in value co-creation. European Sport Management Quarterly, 19 (2), pp. 201-220. https://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2018.1505925
Book Chapter
Food, health, and data: Developing transformative food retailing
Saarijärvi H, Sparks L & Lahtinen S (2019) Food, health, and data: Developing transformative food retailing. In: Byrom J & Medway D (eds.) Case Studies in Food Retailing and Distribution. Consumer Science and Strategic Marketing. Cambridge: Elsevier, pp. 189-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-102037-1.00013-x
Book Chapter
Retailing in the football industry
Kolyperas D & Sparks L (2018) Retailing in the football industry. In: Chadwick S, Parnell D, Widdop P & Anagnostopoulos C (eds.) Routledge Handbook of Football Business and Management. Abingdon: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351262804-32
Article
Exploring value co-creation in Fan Fests: the role of fans
Kolyperas D & Sparks L (2018) Exploring value co-creation in Fan Fests: the role of fans. Journal of Strategic Marketing, 26 (1), pp. 71-84. https://doi.org/10.1080/0965254X.2017.1374298
Article
Putting Towns on the Policy Map: Understanding Scottish Places (USP)
Findlay A, Jackson M, McInroy N, Prentice P, Robertson E & Sparks L (2018) Putting Towns on the Policy Map: Understanding Scottish Places (USP). Scottish Affairs, 27 (3), pp. 294-318. https://doi.org/10.3366/scot.2018.0245
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Value appropriation processes under a network perspective: Insights from the UK grocery network
Maglaras G, Sparks L & Bourlakis M (2018) Value appropriation processes under a network perspective: Insights from the UK grocery network. 51st Academy of Marketing Conference: Marketing the Brave, University of Stirling, 02.07.2018-05.07.2018.
Article
The World Towns Framework: A Call to Action
Davison Porter I, Lawlor D, McInroy N, Parker C, Prentice P, Sparks L & Warnaby G (2017) The World Towns Framework: A Call to Action. Journal of Place Management and Development, 10 (5), pp. 504-520. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPMD-10-2017-0101
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Power Dynamics And Distribution Of Benefits Within Supply Networks: Insights From The UK Grocery Sector
Maglaras G, Sparks L & Bourlakis M (2017) Power Dynamics And Distribution Of Benefits Within Supply Networks: Insights From The UK Grocery Sector. IGD Supply Chain Summit 2017, London, 09.11.2017-09.11.2017.
Article
Impact of a targeted direct marketing price promotion intervention (Buywell) on food-purchasing behaviour by low income consumers: a randomised controlled trial
Stead M, MacKintosh AM, Findlay A, Sparks L, Anderson AS, Barton KL & Eadie D (2017) Impact of a targeted direct marketing price promotion intervention (Buywell) on food-purchasing behaviour by low income consumers: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 30 (4), pp. 524-533. https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12441
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Value appropriation mechanisms within power asymmetric network relationships: Insights from the UK grocery sector
Maglaras G, Sparks L & Bourlakis M (2017) Value appropriation mechanisms within power asymmetric network relationships: Insights from the UK grocery sector. 19th Conference of the European Association for Education and Research in Commercial Distribution (EAERCD), Dublin, Ireland, 04.07.2017-06.07.2017.
Article
Professional football clubs retail branding strategies
Szymoszowskyj A, Winand M, Kolyperas D & Sparks L (2016) Professional football clubs retail branding strategies. Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal, 6 (5), pp. 579-598. https://doi.org/10.1108/SBM-09-2016-0048
Book Chapter
Retail Branding
Burt S & Sparks L (2016) Retail Branding. In: Dall'Olmo Riley F, Singh J & Blankson C (eds.) Routledge Companion to Contemporary Brand Management. Routledge Companions in Business, Management and Marketing. London: Routledge, pp. 492-508. https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Companion-to-Contemporary-Brand-Management/Riley-Singh-Blankson/p/book/9780415747905
Article
Applying a Communicating Vessels Framework to CSR Value Co-creation: Empirical Evidence from Professional Team Sport Organizations
Kolyperas D, Anagnostopoulos C, Chadwick S & Sparks L (2016) Applying a Communicating Vessels Framework to CSR Value Co-creation: Empirical Evidence from Professional Team Sport Organizations. Journal of Sport Management, 30 (6), pp. 702-719. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsm.2016-0032
Conference Paper (published)
Power dynamics and distribution of benefits within supply networks: Insights from the UK grocery network
Maglaras G, Sparks L & Bourlakis M (2016) Power dynamics and distribution of benefits within supply networks: Insights from the UK grocery network. In: Logistics Research Network Conference 2016, Hull, 07.09.2016-09.09.2016. Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. https://ciltuk.org.uk/AboutUs/ProfessionalSectorsForums/Forums/LogisticsResearchNetwork/LRN2016.aspx
Newspaper / Magazine
Britain's ruthless High Street leaves no room for stragglers like BHS
Sparks L (2016) Britain's ruthless High Street leaves no room for stragglers like BHS. The Conversation. 25.04.2016.
Article
Consumer dominant value creation: a theoretical response to the recent call for a consumer dominant logic for marketing
Anker T, Sparks L, Moutinho L & Gronroos C (2015) Consumer dominant value creation: a theoretical response to the recent call for a consumer dominant logic for marketing. European Journal of Marketing, 49 (3/4), pp. 532-560. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJM-09-2013-0518
Article
Developing CSR in professional football clubs: drivers and phases
Kolyperas D, Morrow S & Sparks L (2015) Developing CSR in professional football clubs: drivers and phases. Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society, 15 (2), pp. 177-195. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/CG-05-2014-0062; https://doi.org/10.1108/CG-05-2014-0062
Article
The Influence of Image and Consumer Factors on Store Brand Choice in the Brazilian market: evidence from two retail chains
Diallo MF, Burt S & Sparks L (2015) The Influence of Image and Consumer Factors on Store Brand Choice in the Brazilian market: evidence from two retail chains. European Business Review, 27 (5), pp. 495-512. https://doi.org/10.1108/EBR-03-2013-0048
Conference Paper (published)
Opportunism in power-imbalanced retailer-supplier relationships: The case of the food supply chain
Maglaras G, Bourlakis M & Sparks L (2015) Opportunism in power-imbalanced retailer-supplier relationships: The case of the food supply chain. In: Proceedings of the 18th Conference of the European Association for Education and Research in Commercial Distribution. 18th Conference of the European Association for Education and Research in Commercial Distribution, Rennes, France, 01.07.2015-03.07.2015. Rennes, France: EAERCD. http://eaercd-2015.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/24
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Retail Merchandise Strategies of Professional Football Clubs in Scotland
Szymoszowskyj A, Winand M, Kolyperas D & Sparks L (2015) Retail Merchandise Strategies of Professional Football Clubs in Scotland. EURAM '15: 15th Annual Conference of the European Academy of Management, Warsaw, Poland, 16.06.2015-20.06.2015. http://2015.euramfullpaper.org/program/search.asp?qs=STIRLING%20UNIVERSITY
Newspaper / Magazine
What is going on at Tesco?
Sparks L (2015) What is going on at Tesco?. The Conversation. 22.04.2015.
Newspaper / Magazine
’Tis the season to spend, spend, spend ... or so retailers would have us think
Sparks L (2014) ’Tis the season to spend, spend, spend ... or so retailers would have us think. The Conversation. 02.12.2014. https://theconversation.com/tis-the-season-to-spend-spend-spend-or-so-retailers-would-have-us-think-34880
Edited Book
Logistics and Retail Management: Emerging Issues and New Challenges in the Retail Supply Chain
Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) (2014) Logistics and Retail Management: Emerging Issues and New Challenges in the Retail Supply Chain, 4th ed. London, UK: Kogan Page. http://www.koganpage.com/editions/logistics-and-retail-management/9780749468231
Article
Far from 'the magic of the mall': Retail (Change) in 'other places'
Findlay A & Sparks L (2012) Far from 'the magic of the mall': Retail (Change) in 'other places'. Scottish Geographical Journal, 128 (1), pp. 24-41. https://doi.org/10.1080/14702541.2012.677058
Article
Antecedents for the Adoption and Execution of Supply Chain Management
Kotzab H, Teller C, Grant DB & Sparks L (2011) Antecedents for the Adoption and Execution of Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain Management, 16 (4), pp. 231-245. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=1917120; https://doi.org/10.1108/13598541111139053
Article
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) communications in the G-25 football clubs
Kolyperas D & Sparks L (2011) Corporate social responsibility (CSR) communications in the G-25 football clubs. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing, 10 (1-2), pp. 83-103. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-84857295812&md5=c32b67f51e8c7065a95b055b55acbc3b; https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSMM.2011.043612
Research Report
Developing the capacity of the Malaysian Sport Industry: A programme of capacity building research
Robinson L, Jarvie G, Gratton C, Sparks L, Morrow S & Minikin B (2011) Developing the capacity of the Malaysian Sport Industry: A programme of capacity building research. Sportswork Group SDN.BHD. University of Stirling.
Article
Settling for second best?: Reflections after the tenth anniversary of Wal-Mart's entry to the United Kingdom
Sparks L (2011) Settling for second best?: Reflections after the tenth anniversary of Wal-Mart's entry to the United Kingdom. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 39 (2), pp. 114-129. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590551111109076
Book Chapter
Assessing the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Football Consumers: Which are the Benefits Derived by CSR’s Awareness?
Kolyperas D & Sparks L (2010) Assessing the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Football Consumers: Which are the Benefits Derived by CSR’s Awareness?. In: Anagnostopoulos C (ed.) International Sport: A Research Synthesis. Athens, Greece: Athens Institute for Education and Research ATINER, pp. 11-30. http://www.atiner.gr/docs/2010Anagnostopoulos_CONT.htm
Article
Supply chain management and retailing
Sparks L (2010) Supply chain management and retailing. Supply Chain Forum, 11 (4), pp. 4-12. http://www.supplychain-forum.com/article.cfm?num=23&art=192&CFID=10853771&CFTOKEN=97816290
Article
The UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) and retail research output
Findlay A & Sparks L (2010) The UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) and retail research output. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 20 (5), pp. 583-595. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593969.2010.520511
Article
Retailing in the United Kingdom - a synopsis
Burt S, Sparks L & Teller C (2010) Retailing in the United Kingdom - a synopsis. European Retail Research, 24 (1), pp. 173-194. http://www.european-retail-research.org/
Article
Retail logistics in the UK: past, present and future
Fernie J, Sparks L & McKinnon AC (2010) Retail logistics in the UK: past, present and future. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 38 (11/12), pp. 894-914. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590551011085975
Book Chapter
Supply chain management and retailing
Sparks L (2010) Supply chain management and retailing. In: Hamil S & Chadwick S (eds.) Managing Football: An International Perspective. First ed. Oxford, UK: Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, pp. 151-167. http://store.elsevier.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780080949765
Research Report
Retail Diversity - A Report for the Association of Convenience Stores
Findlay A & Sparks L (2010) Retail Diversity - A Report for the Association of Convenience Stores. Association of Convenience Stores. Association of Convenience Stores, Farnborough. http://www.acs.org.uk/
Article
Neighbourhood deprivation and the price and availability of fruit and vegetables in Scotland
Cummins S, Smith DM, Aitken Z, Dawson J, Marshall D, Sparks L & Anderson AS (2010) Neighbourhood deprivation and the price and availability of fruit and vegetables in Scotland. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 23 (5), pp. 494-501. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-277X.2010.01071.x
Article
Neighbourhood Food Environment and Area Deprivation: spatial accessibility to grocery stores selling fresh fruit and vegetables in urban and rural settings
Smith DM, Cummins S, Taylor M, Dawson J, Marshall D, Sparks L & Anderson AS (2010) Neighbourhood Food Environment and Area Deprivation: spatial accessibility to grocery stores selling fresh fruit and vegetables in urban and rural settings. International Journal of Epidemiology, 39 (1), pp. 277-284. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyp221
Article
Development of a Service Quality Scale for Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
Ahmad N, Awan MU, Raouf A & Sparks L (2009) Development of a Service Quality Scale for Pharmaceutical Supply Chains. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing, 3 (1), pp. 26-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506120910948494
Article
Total quality management in developing countries: A case of pharmaceutical wholesale distribution in Pakistan
Awan MU, Raouf A, Ahmad N & Sparks L (2009) Total quality management in developing countries: A case of pharmaceutical wholesale distribution in Pakistan. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing, 3 (4), pp. 363-380. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-71949115954&md5=908e1686409da8f8d28d391201068954; https://doi.org/10.1108/17506120911006056
Book Chapter
Tempertaure Controlled Supply Chains
Smith D & Sparks L (2009) Tempertaure Controlled Supply Chains. In: Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) Logistics and Retail Management. Third ed. London, UK: Kogan Page, pp. 172-188.
Book Chapter
Tesco's Supply Chain Management
Smith D & Sparks L (2009) Tesco's Supply Chain Management. In: Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) Logistics and Retail Management. Third ed. London, UK: Kogan Page, pp. 143-171.
Book Chapter
Retail Logistics: Changes and Challenges
Fernie J & Sparks L (2009) Retail Logistics: Changes and Challenges. In: Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) Logistics and Retail Management. Third ed. London, UK: Kogan Page, pp. 3-37.
Book Chapter
RFID: Transforming Technology?
Sparks L (2009) RFID: Transforming Technology?. In: Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) Logistics and Retail Management. Third ed. London, UK: Kogan Page, pp. 233-252.
Edited Book
Logistics and retail management: emerging issues and new challenges in the retail supply chain
Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) (2009) Logistics and retail management: emerging issues and new challenges in the retail supply chain, Third ed. London, UK: Kogan Page. http://www.koganpage.com/editions/logistics-and-retail-management/9780749454074
Article
Variations in fresh fruit and vegetable quality by store type, urban–rural setting and neighbourhood deprivation in Scotland
Cummins S, Smith DM, Taylor M, Dawson J, Marshall D, Sparks L & Anderson AS (2009) Variations in fresh fruit and vegetable quality by store type, urban–rural setting and neighbourhood deprivation in Scotland. Public Health Nutrition, 12 (11), pp. 2044-2050. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980009004984
Article
Reward Redemption Behaviour in Retail Loyalty Schemes
Smith A & Sparks L (2009) Reward Redemption Behaviour in Retail Loyalty Schemes. British Journal of Management, 20 (2), pp. 204-218. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2008.00561.x
Article
"It's nice to get a wee treat if you've had a bad week": Consumer motivations in retail loyalty scheme points redemption
Smith A & Sparks L (2009) "It's nice to get a wee treat if you've had a bad week": Consumer motivations in retail loyalty scheme points redemption. Journal of Business Research, 62 (5), pp. 542-547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2008.06.013
Research Report
Literature Review: policies adopted to support a healthy retail sector
and retail led regeneration and the impact of retail on the regeneration of town centres and local high streets
Findlay A & Sparks L (2009) Literature Review: policies adopted to support a healthy retail sector
and retail led regeneration and the impact of retail on the regeneration of town centres and local high streets. Scottish Government. The Scottish Government, Edinburgh. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/01/12112520/0
Book Chapter
TESCO: Igirisuhatsu supaasutoa no hasya
Sparks L (2008) TESCO: Igirisuhatsu supaasutoa no hasya [TESCO: Every Little Helps]. In: Usui K (ed.) Yoroppa no toppu kouri gyo (The history of top retailers in Europe). Yokyo, Japan: Dhobunkun, pp. 51-81.
Book Chapter
Managing and Working in the Food Retail Sector
Findlay A & Sparks L (2008) Managing and Working in the Food Retail Sector. In: Mulhern M, Beech J & Thompson E (eds.) Scottish Life and Society: A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology, Volume 7: The Working Life of the Scots. First ed. Edinburgh, UK: John Donald (an Imprint of Birlinn Limited), pp. 107-131. http://www.birlinn.co.uk/Scottish-Life-and-Society-The-Working-Life-of-the-Scots-9781904607854.html
Book Chapter
L'impact de la reglementation sur les performances de la distribution et les relations entre les fabricants et les distributeurs au Royaume-Uni
Sparks L (2008) L'impact de la reglementation sur les performances de la distribution et les relations entre les fabricants et les distributeurs au Royaume-Uni. In: Colla E & Vidal F (eds.) Reglementation et commerce en Europe: Les effets de la reglementation sur les strategies et les performances des entreprises. First ed. Paris, France: Vuibert, pp. 31-56. http://www.vuibert.fr/ouvrage-9782711769377-reglementation-et-commerce-en-europe.html
Book Chapter
Retailing
Sparks L (2008) Retailing. In: Baker M & Hart S (eds.) The Marketing Book. Sixth ed. Oxford, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, pp. 602-628. http://store.elsevier.com/Butterworth-heinemann/IMP_30/
Book Chapter
International Retailing
Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (2008) International Retailing. In: Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) The Retailing Reader. First ed. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, pp. 342-363. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415356398/
Book Chapter
Retail Strategy and Power
Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (2008) Retail Strategy and Power. In: Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) The Retailing Reader. First ed. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, pp. 273-288. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415356398/
Book Chapter
Merchandising and Buying
Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (2008) Merchandising and Buying. In: Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) The Retailing Reader. First ed. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, pp. 211-233. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415356398/
Book Chapter
Retail Branding and Marketing
Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (2008) Retail Branding and Marketing. In: Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) The Retailing Reader. First ed. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, pp. 101-122. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415356398/
Book Chapter
Consumers and Shoppers
Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (2008) Consumers and Shoppers. In: Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) The Retailing Reader. First ed. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, pp. 9-27. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415356398/
Other
7-Eleven Japan: Life Infrastucture (online case to support Marketing, edited by Baines P, Fill C, Page K, OUP, First ed 2008, Second ed 2011)
Sparks L (2008) 7-Eleven Japan: Life Infrastucture (online case to support Marketing, edited by Baines P, Fill C, Page K, OUP, First ed 2008, Second ed 2011). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
Article
Accessing healthy food: availability and price of a healthy food basket in Scotland
Dawson J, Marshall D, Taylor M, Cummins S, Sparks L & Anderson AS (2008) Accessing healthy food: availability and price of a healthy food basket in Scotland. Journal of Marketing Management, 24 (9-10), pp. 893-913. https://doi.org/10.1362/026725708X381957
Article
Reducing inequalities in health and diet: findings from a study on the impact of a food retail development
Cummins S, Findlay A, Higgins C, Petticrew M, Sparks L & Thomson H (2008) Reducing inequalities in health and diet: findings from a study on the impact of a food retail development. Environment and Planning A, 40 (2), pp. 402-422. https://doi.org/10.1068/a38371
Commentary
When Tony met Bobby
Sparks L (2008) When Tony met Bobby. Environment and Planning A, 40 (12), pp. 2793-2799. http://www.envplan.com/abstract.cgi?id=a41271; https://doi.org/10.1068/a41271
Article
International Retail Divestment: review, case studies and (E)merging Agenda
Burt S, Dawson J & Sparks L (2008) International Retail Divestment: review, case studies and (E)merging Agenda. European Retail Research, 22, pp. 29-49. http://www.european-retail-research.org/
Article
In Brief: the National Retail Planning Forum Briefing Paper Series
Findlay A & Sparks L (2008) In Brief: the National Retail Planning Forum Briefing Paper Series. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 36 (12), pp. 1015-1023. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550810919414
Edited Book
The Retailing Reader
Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) (2008) The Retailing Reader, First ed. London, UK: Routledge. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415356398/
Article
Retail-led Regeneration and Store Switching Behaviour
Cummins S, Findlay A, Petticrew M & Sparks L (2008) Retail-led Regeneration and Store Switching Behaviour. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 15 (4), pp. 288-295. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09696989; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2007.06.002
Article
"Switched": store switching behaviours
Findlay A & Sparks L (2008) "Switched": store switching behaviours. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 36 (5), pp. 375-386. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550810870102
Article
Categorizing Patterns and Processes in Retail Grocery Internationalisation
Burt S, Davies K, Dawson J & Sparks L (2008) Categorizing Patterns and Processes in Retail Grocery Internationalisation. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 15 (2), pp. 78-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2007.05.008
Article
Weaving New Retail and Consumer Landscapes in the Scottish Borders
Findlay A & Sparks L (2008) Weaving New Retail and Consumer Landscapes in the Scottish Borders. Journal of Rural Studies, 24 (1), pp. 86-97. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/07430167; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2007.05.007
Article
The development of a healthy eating indicator shopping basket tool (HEISB) for use in food access studies—identification of key food items
Anderson AS, Dewar J, Marshall D, Cummins S, Taylor M, Dawson J & Sparks L (2007) The development of a healthy eating indicator shopping basket tool (HEISB) for use in food access studies—identification of key food items. Public Health Nutrition, 10 (12), pp. 1440-1447. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980007000092
Article
Is the Devil in the Detail? Retail Land Use Planning and the Planning White Paper
Findlay A & Sparks L (2007) Is the Devil in the Detail? Retail Land Use Planning and the Planning White Paper. European Retail Digest, 54, pp. 32-37. http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk
Book Chapter
sweatyBetty: by women, for women
Sparks L (2007) sweatyBetty: by women, for women. In: Chadwick S & Arthur D (eds.) International Cases in the Business of Sport. Oxford, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann, pp. 60-72. http://www.elsevier.com/books/international-cases-in-the-business-of-sport/chadwick/978-0-7506-8543-6
Book Chapter
Government Activism and Channel Change
Quinn J & Sparks L (2007) Government Activism and Channel Change. In: Baliamaoune-Lutz M, Nowak A & Steagall J (eds.) Global Economy: Exploring New Capabilities, Volume 3. First ed. Warsaw, Poland: WWZ Elipsa, pp. 163-185.
Article
Consumer religiosity and shopping behaviour in Malaysia
Mokhlis S & Sparks L (2007) Consumer religiosity and shopping behaviour in Malaysia. Malaysian Management Journal, 11 (1/2), pp. 87-101. http://www.myjurnal.my/public/issue-view.php?id=3180&journal_id=280
Research Report
Accessing Healthy Food: A sentinel mapping study of healthy food retailing in Scotland
Dawson J, Marshall D, Taylor M, Cummins S, Sparks L & Anderson AS (2007) Accessing Healthy Food: A sentinel mapping study of healthy food retailing in Scotland. The Food Standards Agency Scotland. FSA Research Project, S04005. Food Standards Agency (Scotland), Aberdeen. http://www.food.gov.uk/science/research/devolvedadmins/scotlandresearch/scotlandresearch/ScotlandProjectList/s04005/
Article
The Evolution of Grocery Wholesaling and Grocery Wholesalers in Ireland and Britain since the 1930s
Quinn J & Sparks L (2007) The Evolution of Grocery Wholesaling and Grocery Wholesalers in Ireland and Britain since the 1930s. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 17 (4), pp. 391-411. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593960701507641
Article
Research Frontiers in Wholesale Distribution
Quinn J & Sparks L (2007) Research Frontiers in Wholesale Distribution. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 17 (4), pp. 303-311. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593960701505736
Article
Validating Health Impact Assessment: Prediction is difficult (especially about the future)
Petticrew M, Cummins S, Sparks L & Findlay A (2007) Validating Health Impact Assessment: Prediction is difficult (especially about the future). Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 27 (1), pp. 101-107. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01959255; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2006.07.001
Book Chapter
ASDA: Wal-Mart in the United Kingdom
Burt S & Sparks L (2006) ASDA: Wal-Mart in the United Kingdom. In: Brunn S (ed.) Wal-Mart World: The World's Biggest Corporation in the Global Economy. London: Routledge, pp. 243-260. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415951371/
Book Chapter
Wal-Mart’s World
Burt S & Sparks L (2006) Wal-Mart’s World. In: Brunn S (ed.) Wal-Mart World: The World's Biggest Corporation in the Global Economy. London: Routledge, pp. 27-43. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415951371/
Authored Book
Retailing Logistics and Fresh Food Packaging: Managing Change in the Supply Chain
Gustafsson K, Jonson G, Smith D & Sparks L (2006) Retailing Logistics and Fresh Food Packaging: Managing Change in the Supply Chain. First ed. London, UK: Kogan Page. http://www.koganpage.com/editions/retailing-logistics-and-fresh-food-packaging/9780749455170
Book Chapter
Sports Goods Retailing
Sparks L (2006) Sports Goods Retailing. In: Beech J & Chadwick S (eds.) The Marketing of Sport. First ed. Harlow, UK: Pearson Education Ltd, pp. 365-395. http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/bookshop/detail.asp?item=100000000064085
Book Chapter
Distribution Channels and Sports Logistics
Sparks L (2006) Distribution Channels and Sports Logistics. In: Beech J & Chadwick S (eds.) The Marketing of Sport. First ed. Harlow, UK: Pearson Education Ltd, pp. 342-364. http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/bookshop/detail.asp?item=100000000064085
Article
Interdisciplinary (retail) research: the business of geography and the geography of business
Palmer M, Owens M & Sparks L (2006) Interdisciplinary (retail) research: the business of geography and the geography of business. Environment and Planning A, 38 (10), pp. 1775-1783. https://doi.org/10.1068/a3810com
Article
Large scale food retailing as an intervention for diet and health: quasi-experimental evaluation of a natural experiment
Cummins S, Petticrew M, Higgins C, Findlay A & Sparks L (2005) Large scale food retailing as an intervention for diet and health: quasi-experimental evaluation of a natural experiment. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 59 (12), pp. 1035-1040. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.2004.029843
Article
From steam engines to Sunny Delight
Cummins S, Petticrew M, Higgins C, Sparks L & Findlay A (2005) From steam engines to Sunny Delight. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 59 (12), pp. 1034-1034. http://jech.bmj.com/content/59/12/1034.extract
Research Report
Publications on Retail Planning in 2004
Findlay A & Sparks L (2005) Publications on Retail Planning in 2004. National Retail Planning Forum. National Retail Planning Forum. http://www.nrpf.org.uk
Article
Retail internationalisation: Marks and Spencer in Hong Kong
Jackson TP & Sparks L (2005) Retail internationalisation: Marks and Spencer in Hong Kong. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 33 (10), pp. 766-783. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550510622308
Article
Healthy Cities: The Impact of Food Retail-led Regeneration on Food Access, Choice and Retail Structure
Cummins S, Findlay A, Petticrew M & Sparks L (2005) Healthy Cities: The Impact of Food Retail-led Regeneration on Food Access, Choice and Retail Structure. Built Environment, 31 (4), pp. 288-301. https://doi.org/10.2148/benv.2005.31.4.288
Article
Natural experiments: an underused tool for public health?
Petticrew M, Cummins S, Ferrell C, Findlay A, Higgins C, Hoy C, Kearns A & Sparks L (2005) Natural experiments: an underused tool for public health?. Public Health, 119 (9), pp. 751-757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2004.11.008
Article
Special Issue: Assessing Retail Productivity
Sparks L (2005) Special Issue: Assessing Retail Productivity. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 15 (3), pp. 227-236. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593960500119465
Article
Shutting up shop: Understanding the international exit process in retailing
Jackson TP, Mellahi K & Sparks L (2005) Shutting up shop: Understanding the international exit process in retailing. Service Industries Journal, 25 (3), pp. 355-371. https://doi.org/10.1080/02642060500050475
Article
Retail internationalisation: From formats to implants
Burt S, Davies K, McAuley A & Sparks L (2005) Retail internationalisation: From formats to implants. European Management Journal, 23 (2), pp. 195-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2005.02.006
Article
Large scale food retail interventions and diet
Cummins S, Petticrew M, Sparks L & Findlay A (2005) Large scale food retail interventions and diet. BMJ, 330 (7493), pp. 683-684. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.330.7493.683
Commentary
Investment bank analysts and retail research
Palmer M & Sparks L (2004) Investment bank analysts and retail research. Commentary on: Wrigley N, Currah A, Wood S, 2003, Investment bank analysts and knowledge in economic geography, in Environment and Planning A, 35, 381-387. Environment and Planning A, 36 (9), pp. 1521-1528. https://doi.org/10.1068/a3775
Research Report
Research Study on the Effectiveness of NPPG8: Town Centres and Retailing - Full Report of Findings (CBRE, University of Stirling, Colin Buchanan and Partners)
Sparks L (2004) Research Study on the Effectiveness of NPPG8: Town Centres and Retailing - Full Report of Findings (CBRE, University of Stirling, Colin Buchanan and Partners). Scottish Executive. Scottish Executive Development Department, Edinburgh. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2004/01/18825/32297
Article
Delivering customer loyalty schemes in retailing: exploring the employee dimension
Smith A, Sparks L, Hart S & Tzokas N (2004) Delivering customer loyalty schemes in retailing: exploring the employee dimension. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 32 (4), pp. 190-204. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550410528962
Article
All About Eve?
Smith A & Sparks L (2004) All About Eve?. Journal of Marketing Management, 20 (3-4), pp. 363-385. https://doi.org/10.1362/026725704323080452
Book Chapter
Temperature-controlled supply chains
Smith D & Sparks L (2004) Temperature-controlled supply chains. In: Bourlakis M & Weightman P (eds.) Food Supply Chain Management. First ed. Oxford, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 179-198. http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1405101687.html
Book Chapter
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: issues in implementation
West M & Sparks L (2004) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: issues in implementation. In: Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) Logistics and retail management: insights into current practice and trends from leading experts. Second ed. London, UK: Kogan Page, pp. 209-230.
Book Chapter
Transforming technologies: retail exchanges and RFID
Sparks L & Wagner B (2004) Transforming technologies: retail exchanges and RFID. In: Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) Logistics and retail management: insights into current practice and trends from leading experts. Second ed. London, UK: Kogan Page, pp. 188-208.
Book Chapter
Temperature-controlled supply chains
Smith D & Sparks L (2004) Temperature-controlled supply chains. In: Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) Logistics and retail management: insights into current practice and trends from leading experts. Second ed. London, UK: Kogan Page, pp. 121-137.
Book Chapter
Logistics in Tesco: past, present and future
Smith D & Sparks L (2004) Logistics in Tesco: past, present and future. In: Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) Logistics and retail management: insights into current practice and trends from leading experts. Second ed. London, UK: Kogan Page, pp. 101-120.
Book Chapter
Retail Logistics: changes and challenges
Fernie J & Sparks L (2004) Retail Logistics: changes and challenges. In: Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) Logistics and retail management: insights into current practice and trends from leading experts. Second ed. London, UK: Kogan Page, pp. 1-25.
Edited Book
Logistics and retail management: insights into current practice and trends from leading experts
Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) (2004) Logistics and retail management: insights into current practice and trends from leading experts, Second ed. London, UK: Kogan Page.
Article
The UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2001 and Retail Research Output
Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (2004) The UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2001 and Retail Research Output. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 14 (4), pp. 479-491. https://doi.org/10.1080/0959396042000260906
Article
The international divestment activities of European grocery retailers
Burt S, Dawson J & Sparks L (2004) The international divestment activities of European grocery retailers. European Management Journal, 22 (5), pp. 483-492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2004.09.007
Article
Retail Planning: Development control or plan-led?
Findlay A & Sparks L (2004) Retail Planning: Development control or plan-led?. European Retail Digest, (42), pp. 60-62.
Research Report
Publications on Retail Planning in 2003
Findlay A & Sparks L (2004) Publications on Retail Planning in 2003. National Retail Planning Forum. National Retail Planning Forum. http://www.nrpf.org.uk
Book Chapter
Retail Logistics
Sparks L (2003) Retail Logistics. In: Freathy P (ed.) The retailing book: principles and applications. First ed. Harlow, UK: Prentice Hall/Financial Times, pp. 251-272. http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/bookshop/detail.asp?WT.oss=0273655485&WT.oss_r=1&item=100000000016184
Book Chapter
The Internationalisation of Grocery Retailing
Burt S & Sparks L (2003) The Internationalisation of Grocery Retailing. In: Freathy P (ed.) The retailing book: principles and applications. First ed. Harlow, UK: Prentice Hall/Financial Times, pp. 31-44. http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/bookshop/detail.asp?WT.oss=0273655485&WT.oss_r=1&item=100000000016184
Book Chapter
Making Tracks: Loyalty Cards As Consumer Surveillance
Smith A & Sparks L (2003) Making Tracks: Loyalty Cards As Consumer Surveillance. In: Turley D & Brown S (eds.) European Advances in Consumer Research, Volume 6. Association for Consumer Research, pp. 368-373. http://www.acrwebsite.org/search/view-conference-proceedings.aspx?Id=11294
Article
Food retailers and financial services in the UK: a co-opetitive perspective
Martinelli E & Sparks L (2003) Food retailers and financial services in the UK: a co-opetitive perspective. British Food Journal, 105 (9), pp. 577-590. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700310497327
Book Chapter
The Retail Context: An Overview
Burt S & Sparks L (2003) The Retail Context: An Overview. In: Freathy P (ed.) The Retailing Book: principles and applications. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, pp. 3-30. http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/The-Retailing-Book-Principles-and-Applications/9780273655480.page
Article
Retail exchanges: a research agenda
Sparks L & Wagner B (2003) Retail exchanges: a research agenda. Supply Chain Management, 8 (1), pp. 17-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/13598540310463323
Article
Failure in International Retailing: research propositions
Burt S, Dawson J & Sparks L (2003) Failure in International Retailing: research propositions. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 13 (4), pp. 355-373. https://doi.org/10.1080/0959396032000129471
Article
E-commerce and the retail process: A review
Burt S & Sparks L (2003) E-commerce and the retail process: A review. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 10 (5), pp. 275-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0969-6989%2802%2900062-0
Article
Power and Competition in the UK Retail Grocery Market
Burt S & Sparks L (2003) Power and Competition in the UK Retail Grocery Market. British Journal of Management, 14 (3), pp. 237-254. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.00377
Book Review
Reading retail: A geographical perspective on retailing and consumption spaces
Sparks L (2003) Reading retail: A geographical perspective on retailing and consumption spaces. Review of: Reading Retail: A Geographical Perspective on Retailing and Consumption Spaces, Neil Wrigley and Michelle Lowe, 2002, London: Arnold, 280 pp.; ISBN 0-340-70660-0. Urban Studies, 40 (4), pp. 859-862.
Article
A catalogue of success? Argos and catalogue showroom retailing
Sparks L (2003) A catalogue of success? Argos and catalogue showroom retailing. Service Industries Journal, 23 (2), pp. 79-111. https://doi.org/10.1080/02642060412331300902
Article
Retail loyalty schemes: Results from a consumer diary study
Smith AP, Sparks L, Hart S & Tzokas N (2003) Retail loyalty schemes: Results from a consumer diary study. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 10 (2), pp. 109-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0969-6989%2802%2900007-3
Research Report
Publications on Retail Planning in 2002
Findlay A & Sparks L (2003) Publications on Retail Planning in 2002. National Retail Planning Forum. National Retail Planning Forum. http://www.nrpf.org.uk
Article
The Retail Planner’s Bookshelf
Findlay A & Sparks L (2002) The Retail Planner’s Bookshelf. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 30 (9), pp. 435-438. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550210438018
Book Chapter
General Introduction: The Domain of Retailing
Findlay A & Sparks L (2002) General Introduction: The Domain of Retailing. In: Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) Retailing: Critical Concepts. First ed. London, UK: Routledge, pp. 1-20. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415087230/
Article
European retail journals: a bibliometric analysis
Findlay A & Sparks L (2002) European retail journals: a bibliometric analysis. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 30 (8), pp. 373-382. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550210435264
Article
Being the Best? Co-operative Retailing and Corporate Competitors
Sparks L (2002) Being the Best? Co-operative Retailing and Corporate Competitors. Journal of Co-operative Studies, 35 (1), pp. 7-26.
Article
"The findings have surprised some shoppers"
Sparks L (2002) "The findings have surprised some shoppers". International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 30 (2), pp. 126-133. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550210418146
Research Report
Competitive Analysis of the Retail Sector in the UK
Burt S & Sparks L (2002) Competitive Analysis of the Retail Sector in the UK. Department of Trade and Industry. Department of Trade and Industry, London. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.dti.gov.uk/retail/index.htm
Edited Book
Retailing: Critical Concepts: Volume 4: Comparative and International Retailing
Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) (2002) Retailing: Critical Concepts: Volume 4: Comparative and International Retailing, First ed. London, UK: Routledge. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415087230/
Edited Book
Retailing: Critical Concepts: Volume 3: (In 2 Parts) Retail Practices and Operations
Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) (2002) Retailing: Critical Concepts: Volume 3: (In 2 Parts) Retail Practices and Operations, First ed. London, UK: Routledge. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415087230/
Edited Book
Retailing: Critical Concepts: Volume 2: The Environments for Retailing
Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) (2002) Retailing: Critical Concepts: Volume 2: The Environments for Retailing, First ed. London, UK: Routledge. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415087230/
Edited Book
Retailing: Critical Concepts: Volume 1: The Evolution and Development of Retailing
Findlay A & Sparks L (eds.) (2002) Retailing: Critical Concepts: Volume 1: The Evolution and Development of Retailing, First ed. London, UK: Routledge. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415087230/
Article
Corporate Branding, Retailing, and Retail Internationalization
Burt S & Sparks L (2002) Corporate Branding, Retailing, and Retail Internationalization. Corporate Reputation Review, 5 (2/3), pp. 194-212. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.crr.1540174
Article
Retail Internationalization and Retail Failure: Issues from the Case of Marks and Spencer
Burt S, Mellahi K, Jackson TP & Sparks L (2002) Retail Internationalization and Retail Failure: Issues from the Case of Marks and Spencer. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 12 (2), pp. 191-219. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593960210127727
Article
An exploratory study into failure in successful organizations: The case of Marks & Spencer
Mellahi K, Jackson TP & Sparks L (2002) An exploratory study into failure in successful organizations: The case of Marks & Spencer. British Journal of Management, 13 (1), pp. 15-29. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.00220
Article
The implications of Wal-Mart's takeover of ASDA
Burt S & Sparks L (2001) The implications of Wal-Mart's takeover of ASDA. Environment and Planning A, 33 (8), pp. 1463-1487. https://doi.org/10.1068/a33219
Article
Planning for Small-scale Retailing: Evidence from Scotland
Smith AP & Sparks L (2001) Planning for Small-scale Retailing: Evidence from Scotland. Planning Theory and Practice, 2 (3), pp. 277-292. https://doi.org/10.1080/14649350120096820
Article
Cataloguing change: Argos catalogues in 1973 and 1998
Sparks L (2001) Cataloguing change: Argos catalogues in 1973 and 1998. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 29 (10), pp. 427-441. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550110405312
Book Chapter
Issues in Food Retailing in Scotland
Sparks L (2001) Issues in Food Retailing in Scotland. In: McCormick J (ed.) Healthy food policy: On Scotland's menu?. Edinburgh, UK: Scottish Council Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Foundation, pp. 32-45.
Research Report
The Future of Shopping
Findlay A & Sparks L (2000) The Future of Shopping. RICS, London.
Article
Seven-Eleven Japan and The Southland Corporation: a marriage of convenience?
Sparks L (2000) Seven-Eleven Japan and The Southland Corporation: a marriage of convenience?. International Marketing Review, 17 (4/5), pp. 401-415. https://doi.org/10.1108/02651330010339923
Article
The independent small shop in Scotland: a discussion of roles and problems
Smith AP & Sparks L (2000) The independent small shop in Scotland: a discussion of roles and problems. Scottish Geographical Journal, 116 (1), pp. 41-58. https://doi.org/10.1080/00369220018737078
Research Report
A Bibliography of Retail Planning: with subsequent annual updates for 2000-2002, 2003-2005, 2007-2011 and revised editions in 2002 and 2006 (see http://www.nrpf.org), plus 14 Planning Briefs 2006-2010
Findlay A & Sparks L (1999) A Bibliography of Retail Planning: with subsequent annual updates for 2000-2002, 2003-2005, 2007-2011 and revised editions in 2002 and 2006 (see http://www.nrpf.org), plus 14 Planning Briefs 2006-2010. National Retail Planning Forum. National Retail Planning Forum, London. http://www.nrpf.org
Research Report
Town Centre Uses in Scotland
Sparks L (1998) Town Centre Uses in Scotland. Scottish Government. Development Department Research Programme Research Findings, 59. The Scottish Office, Edinburgh. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/1998/12/75aff4b2-b190-4a3c-a6db-f586895779b2
Edited Book
Logistics and retail management: insights into current practice and trends from leading experts
Fernie J & Sparks L (eds.) (1998) Logistics and retail management: insights into current practice and trends from leading experts, First ed. London, UK: Kogan Page.
Research Report
Retailing and Small Shops
Smith A & Sparks L (1997) Retailing and Small Shops. Scottish Government. Development Department Research Programme Research Findings, 40. The Scottish Office, Edinburgh. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/1998/12/af4d44b5-ae93-419f-94de-2d6d2a6d5cba
Article
Performance in Food Retailing: A Cross-national Consideration and Comparison of Retail Margins
Burt S & Sparks L (1997) Performance in Food Retailing: A Cross-national Consideration and Comparison of Retail Margins. British Journal of Management, 8 (2), pp. 133-150. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.0046
Article
Space wars: Wm Low and the 'auld enemy'
Sparks L (1996) Space wars: Wm Low and the 'auld enemy'. Environment and Planning A, 28 (8), pp. 1465-1484. https://doi.org/10.1068/a281465
Article
Investment recommendations and commercial reality in Scottish grocery retailing
Sparks L (1996) Investment recommendations and commercial reality in Scottish grocery retailing. Service Industries Journal, 16 (2), pp. 165-190. https://doi.org/10.1080/02642069600000020
Article
The Census of Distribution: 25 years in the dark
Sparks L (1996) The Census of Distribution: 25 years in the dark. Area, 28 (1), pp. 89-95.
Article
Challenge and change: Shoprite and the restructuring of grocery retailing in Scotland
Sparks L (1996) Challenge and change: Shoprite and the restructuring of grocery retailing in Scotland. Environment and Planning A, 28 (2), pp. 261-284. https://doi.org/10.1068/a280261
Article
Reciprocal Retail Internationalisation: the Southland Corporation, Ito-Yokado and 7-Eleven Convenience Stores
Sparks L (1995) Reciprocal Retail Internationalisation: the Southland Corporation, Ito-Yokado and 7-Eleven Convenience Stores. Service Industries Journal, 15 (4), pp. 57-96. https://doi.org/10.1080/02642069500000050
Article
Understanding the arrival of limited line discount stores in Britain
Burt S & Sparks L (1995) Understanding the arrival of limited line discount stores in Britain. European Management Journal, 13 (1), pp. 110-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/0263-2373%2894%2900063-D
Article
The employment structure of the Sunday labour market in retailing: a comparative analysis of DIY and grocery superstores in Scotland and in England and Wales
Freathy P & Sparks L (1995) The employment structure of the Sunday labour market in retailing: a comparative analysis of DIY and grocery superstores in Scotland and in England and Wales. Environment and Planning A, 27 (3), pp. 471-487. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-0028818894&md5=99d120788bd9ff53dc32fd6c919c71ec; https://doi.org/10.1068/a270471
Article
Structural Change in Grocery Retailing in Great Britain: A Discount Reorientation?
Burt S & Sparks L (1994) Structural Change in Grocery Retailing in Great Britain: A Discount Reorientation?. International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 4 (2), pp. 195-217. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593969400000016
Article
Distance Learning and Post-Graduate Courses in Retail Management
Broadbridge A, Davies K, Freathy P & Sparks L (1994) Distance Learning and Post-Graduate Courses in Retail Management. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 6 (2), pp. 21-38. https://doi.org/10.1300/J066v06n02_02
Article
Contemporary Developments in Employee Relations in Food Retailing
Freathy P & Sparks L (1994) Contemporary Developments in Employee Relations in Food Retailing. Service Industries Journal, 14 (4), pp. 499-514. https://doi.org/10.1080/02642069400000053
Article
Current Research: Research Note: Employment in DIY Superstores - an update
Freathy P & Sparks L (1994) Current Research: Research Note: Employment in DIY Superstores - an update. Service Industries Journal, 14 (2), pp. 278-284. https://doi.org/10.1080/02642069400000027
Article
Setting standards for car parking provision: the case of retailing
Burt S & Sparks L (1991) Setting standards for car parking provision: the case of retailing. Traffic Engineering and Control, 32 (5), pp. 253-258. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-0025920284&md5=83ce450fca860310a407d1a6cbd940a9
Article
Food Superstore Retailing in Great Britain 1960-1986: On the Campaign Trail?
Davies K & Sparks L (1990) Food Superstore Retailing in Great Britain 1960-1986: On the Campaign Trail?. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 15 (2), pp. 245-247. https://doi.org/10.2307/622870
Article
The development of superstore retailing in Great Britain 1960-1986: results from a new database
Davies K & Sparks L (1989) The development of superstore retailing in Great Britain 1960-1986: results from a new database. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 14 (1), pp. 74-89. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-0024525404&md5=f276e6bd8df581e156f6c7481d38d390; https://doi.org/10.2307/622343
Article
Planning applications for food superstores 1960–86: Great Britain and South Wales
Davies K & Sparks L (1989) Planning applications for food superstores 1960–86: Great Britain and South Wales. Land Development Studies, 6 (2), pp. 147-164. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640828908723981
Article
Superstore development in Wales
Davies K & Sparks L (1987) Superstore development in Wales. Cambria, 14 (1), pp. 1-16. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-0023487575&md5=92f9bc3df7ae4e503ad44fc1f658ca87
Article
Retailing in enterprise zones: the example of Swansea
Sparks L (1987) Retailing in enterprise zones: the example of Swansea. Regional Studies, 21 (1), pp. 37-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343408712331344238
Article
Information provision for retail planning
Dawson J & Sparks L (1986) Information provision for retail planning. The Planner: Journal of the Royal Town Planning Institute, 72 (7), pp. 23-26. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-0022858150&md5=c2d1315954a6a379909341773fbb105c
Article
The changing structure of distribution in retail companies: an example from the grocery trade
Sparks L (1986) The changing structure of distribution in retail companies: an example from the grocery trade. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 11 (2), pp. 147-154. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-0022872924&md5=a5cff0b77347f2fad05c25e888a97b54; https://doi.org/10.2307/622002
Article
ASDA-MFI: the superstore and the flat-pack
Davies K & Sparks L (1986) ASDA-MFI: the superstore and the flat-pack. International Journal of Retailing, 1 (1), pp. 55-78.
Article
The Scottish Development Agency - A Case for Coordination
Aitken PP & Sparks L (1986) The Scottish Development Agency - A Case for Coordination. Regional Studies, 20 (5), pp. 476-480. https://doi.org/10.1080/09595238600185401
Article
Defining the local labour market: an application of loglinear modelling to the analysis of labour catchment areas
Dawson J, Findlay A & Sparks L (1986) Defining the local labour market: an application of loglinear modelling to the analysis of labour catchment areas. Environment and Planning A, 18 (9), pp. 1237-1248. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-0022905569&md5=4cf783c952e8dde0b9c0f00b6b8e055c; https://doi.org/10.1068/a181237
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Graphics on microcomputers: Lampeter experiences and future thoughts
Sparks L (1985) Graphics on microcomputers: Lampeter experiences and future thoughts. Computers and Geosciences, 11 (3), pp. 307-308. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-0020990508&md5=3c459dec37403b264c6852764d1d445f; https://doi.org/10.1016/0098-3004%2885%2990052-4
Preprint / Working Paper
The impact of the recession on retail employment
Sparks L (1984) The impact of the recession on retail employment. Working Paper - University of Stirling, Department of Business Studies, 8304.
Article
A Microcomputer-based weather station monitoring system
Sparks L & Sumner G (1984) A Microcomputer-based weather station monitoring system. Journal of Microcomputer Applications, 7 (3-4), pp. 233-242. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=yv4JPVwI&eid=2-s2.0-48549109245&md5=b702df4b98f4d798b9313fb96fcdabf8; https://doi.org/10.1016/0745-7138%2884%2990054-X
Article
Lightning Never Strikes Twice!
Sumner G & Sparks L (1984) Lightning Never Strikes Twice!. Area, 16 (2), pp. 109-114.
Article
Female and part-time employment within superstore retailing
Sparks L (1982) Female and part-time employment within superstore retailing. European Journal of Marketing, 16 (7), pp. 16-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/eum0000000004858
Article
Policies for the Location of Large Stores
Davies K & Sparks L (1981) Policies for the Location of Large Stores. Area, 13 (3), pp. 232-235.
