The global food system significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, with animal-derived products and food waste representing two major factors. Reducing the consumption of animal-derived products and minimizing ...

Risk management is accepted as relevant for success of organizations and stability of the whole economy. Therefore, an organization of an appropriate risk management system is mandatory in many countries, especially for ...

This dissertation was motivated by the rise of pop-up stores as a retail concept devised to satisfy consumers’ desire for ephemerality and extraordinary experiences. As pop-ups are highly original and unique, they are ...

Recommendations are common in everyday interactions of consumers and strongly impact consumption decisions. Thus, understanding the driving forces that make consumers follow recommendations is equally relevant for managers ...

Markowitz (1952) shows that it is useful for risk-averse investors to split capital among different investment instruments. Practice shows, however, that investors often have non-optimal diversified portfolios. There are ...

This thesis covers (i) the application of the flagship store in the fast-moving consumer goods industry as a communication tool, (ii) the inclusion of future brand-directed consumer behavior (i.e., future brand loyalty, ...

This thesis is concerned with sustainability in retailing. It begins with a literature review that provides deeper insights into relevant developments in retail research and practice with a focus on sustainability developments. ...