Food Shopping Behavior in the Arabian Gulf Region: A Comparative Study

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-1990

Description

This paper examines the transferability of supermarkets into developing countries by using Saudi Arabia as a case in point. Results of an empirical study comparing the grocery shopping habits of Saudi and Western expatriates are presented. The paper provides insights into the diffusion of supermarkets among the local population in Saudi Arabia and offers strategies to facilitate the diffusion process.

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