Is small social? Understanding the social and economic importance of convenience stores

Description

The article discusses the project of British Association of Convenience Stores and the Oxford Institute of Retail Management, which is designed to conduct new research aimed at assessing the role of small retail businesses with the British communities, helping in policy debate and integrating best practice in community retailing. It shows how to address the gaps in understanding the social roles of convenience stores. It includes case studies of five community and convenience stores in England.