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Dancing with a giant : The effect of Wal-Mart's entry into the U.K. on the performance of European retailers

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  • Gielens, K.J.P.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Van de Gucht, L.
  • Steenkamp, J.E.B.M.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Dekimpe, M.G.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

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  • Gielens, K.J.P. & Van de Gucht, L. & Steenkamp, J.E.B.M. & Dekimpe, M.G., 2008. "Dancing with a giant : The effect of Wal-Mart's entry into the U.K. on the performance of European retailers," Other publications TiSEM a21e889a-5712-4934-9545-0, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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