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An empirical analysis of assortment similarities across U.S. supermarkets

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  • Bronnenberg, B.J.

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  • Thomadsen, R.

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  • Hwang, M. & Bronnenberg, B.J. & Thomadsen, R., 2010. "An empirical analysis of assortment similarities across U.S. supermarkets," Other publications TiSEM adc990b3-1d5b-4fab-8679-a, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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