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Retail Research Group
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Left to Right: Dr Hayley Myers, Dr Andrew Alexander, Professor Michelle Lowe, Mr James Bell, Dr Steve Wood, Dr Alan Hallsworth, Dr Anna Watson.
The Retail Research Group is based in the University of Surrey’s School of Management and conducts research into strategic and operational management and planning and policy issues relating to retailing and consumption.
In addition to academic teaching and research the group are also actively involved with industry and practitioners via a number of links which include consultancy projects, executive classes, speaking at industry conferences and events and supplying media commentary.
Retail Research Group Members
Profiles of the group members can be found on the Retail Research Group members page of the staff directory – please use the links below to view these:
Dr
Andrew Alexander
Mr
James Bell
Dr
Alan Hallsworth
Dr
Dawn Nell
Professor
Michelle Lowe
Dr
Hayley Myers
Dr
Anna Watson
Dr
Steve Wood
Click here for brief biographies of each
of the Retail Research Group members.
Research Experience
Members of the Retail Research Group have significant experience in a raft of issues relating to retailing. Specific interests include:
- evolution of retail systems
- franchising
- international retailing
- landscapes of consumption
- retail-led urban regeneration
- retail location management
- retail marketing
- retail regulation and planning
- retail restructuring and strategy
- shopping centres
- supply chain management
- town centre management
PhD Supervision
The retail team at the School of Management, University of Surrey has a diverse range of topics suitable for PhD supervision and on which they invite contact from prospective students. Click on the link to see their research interests in more detail.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Programmes
Retail Management Graduand, Andrew Grace receiving the Mintel prize at his graduation in 2005
The School of Management offers a BSc (Hons) Retail Management degree programme for undergraduate students. The programme is three years in length with the option of an additional professional placement year working in the industry at the end of the second year and extending the degree to a four year programme. Details for this and the other undergraduate management degree programmes offered by the School can be found here.
A one year MSc Retail Management programme is also offered for students wishing to continue their Retail Management studies at a postgraduate level. Full details of this and the other MSc programmes offered by the School are available here.
Two recent additions to the Retail programmes offered by the School are the MBA Retail (subject to validation) and the MSc in International Retail Marketing. Both of these programmes are designed to reflect the demand for highly qualified managers from a rapidly internationalising retail sector and one in which the competitive significance of advanced retail marketing practices is increasingly acknowledged. It is highly relevant for future retail managers working in developed retail markets. Details for this and the other postgraduate management degree programmes offered by the School can be found here.
The School also offers PG Research degrees - a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme, full details of the research programmes the School offers can be found here.
Full details of all the facilities and programmes the School has to offer can be found here on the School of Management homepage.