Journal of Business and Retail Management Research
Volume 18 Issue 02 (April 2024)
Issue citation and reference package
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1. Measuring the impact of assortment change in retail stores using the synthetic control method
Authors: Nidhin VC; Rahul Prakash; Safil PM
Published: 07 May 2024
Article URL: https://jbrmr.com/details&cid=591
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2. Revitalizing motivation for healthcare office workers: An Analysis of Job Diagnostic Survey Through the Lens of Hackman and Oldham's Model
Authors: Hannah Anush; Krithika Ravi Kumar
Published: 28 May 2024
Article URL: https://jbrmr.com/details&cid=592
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3. The impact of sustainable practices on consumer behaviour in the UK automobile sector
Authors: Mamta; Palto Datta
Published: 28 May 2024
Article URL: https://jbrmr.com/details&cid=593
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4. Innovation in operational processes and adherence to industry 4.0 technologies in a network of supermarket stores
Authors: Emerson de Oliveira; Dusan Schreiber; Cristiane Froehlich
Published: 09 Jun 2024
Article URL: https://jbrmr.com/details&cid=594
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