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Sklepy dyskontowe w strukturze handlu detalicznego w Polsce. Perspektywa klienta
Discount Stores in the Structure of Retail Trade in Poland. Customer’s Perspective

Author(s): Barbara Kucharska
Subject(s): National Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Instytut Badań Rynku, Konsumpcji i Koniunktur
Keywords: discount stores; retail trade in Poland; client in retail trade;

Summary/Abstract: Discount stores doubtless are the shop format that has changed the functioning of retailing in Poland. A characteristic feature of the offer is now not only low prices, but above all the proximity to the customer being built, among others, through convenient location, long time of opening outlets, but also through more frequent presence of discounters in the virtual world of the client. The purpose of this article is to present the place and importance of discount stores in the structure of retail trade in Poland and customers’ opinions on this relatively new retail format in Poland. In the paper, the assumption has been made that discount stores are an important element of the subject structure of retail trade in Poland and in terms of key parameters of their offers are highly rated by customers. In the activities of discount stores, Poland can observe dynamic changes, both regarding the number of outlets and qualitative changes in the way they operate. The principle of operation of retail outlets is highly valued by customers of these stores. The following research methods were applied for the purpose of implementation of assumed goals: critical analysis of the literature of the subject, statistical sources, and results of a direct research conducted among consumers, clients of retail outlets with the use of questionnaire. This is research article.

  • Issue Year: 362/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 195-205
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish
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