Retail; Classification; Nodule; Commerce de détail
Abstract :
[en] This study develops a method classifying retail spaces through geometry. It attempts to objectify quantitatively several criterions (usually based on empirical observation) which define retail supply. The method developed shows that it is possible to characterize different commercial forms by using relatively simple indicators. In order to apply this method, this study drawn upon a database of 20,000 stores geolocalised and gathered by shopping areas all over Wallonia. This paper is divided into three main points: the construction of indicators, their compilation and the identification of a classification of retail spaces.
Research Center/Unit :
SEGEFA-Ulg
Disciplines :
Human geography & demography
Author, co-author :
Vazquez Parras, Juan ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de géographie > Serv. d'étude en géographie éco. fond. et appliquée (Segefa)
Language :
French
Title :
Délimitation et classement des entités commerciales
Alternative titles :
[en] Delimitation and classification of retail areas
Publication date :
30 March 2012
Number of pages :
39
Event name :
Séminaire méthodologique de la Commission de Géographie du Commerce
Event organizer :
Commission de Géographie du Commerce
Event place :
Paris, France
Event date :
30 mars 202
Audience :
International
Name of the research project :
LOGIC - Localisation et Gestion des Implantations Commerciales