Research Insights Archive

The Commercial Structure of Hong Kong

By Jim Simmons and Shizue Kamikihara

This report is the second in a series of case studies undertaken as part of the CSCA's project on the Competitive Position of Canadian...

Barcelona: The Commercial Structure

By Jim Simmons and Shizue Kamikihara

This report is the fourth in a series of case studies undertaken as part of the Centre's project on the Competitive Position of Canadian...

The Management and Evaluation of Shopping Centre Mall Dynamics and Competitive Positioning Using a GIS Technology

Dr. Ken Jones, Michael Pearce and Marco Biasiotto

This research paper examines the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to the management of the regional shopping centre.  The paper...

Location-Allocation Models for Retail Site Selection

By Anthony C. Lea and Jim Simmons

This research paper introduces readers to the practical applicatios of location-allocation (L-A) models in the site selection process of retail chains.

Location-allocation modelling...