Decentralisation Of Retailing And Services Key Terms Flashcards
The 3 waves of decentralisation
- Supermarkets
- DIY and electrical stores
- High order chain shops
CBA
Cost benefit analysis
High order
Expensive goods which people only buy occasionally e.g. Computers
Comparison goods
Products where outlets are often clustered together e.g. Car show rooms
Out of town shopping centre
A shopping centre located outside a town or city
E-Commerce
Online purchases
Traffic congestion
Areas/events where there are traffic jams/ high levels of congestion
Brownfield sites
A site (usually in an urban area) on which there has been previous development
Transport interchange
A place where passengers or cargo can be exchanged e.g. A bus station or an airport
Urban sprawl
A byproduct of migration where the city spreads over more and more rural land
Outlet centres
Typically clusters of branded stores found in outlet malls
Anchor store
A large and prestigious department store prominently sited in a new shopping centre
Core
The area inside the central area where most high order shops are located
Frame
The outer central area in which low order and independent shops are located as well as transport links
Zone of assimilation
An area in the city centre which is undergoing rejuvenation
