Give One Example of a Retailer That Uses Standalone Stores

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Essay

Give one example of a retailer that uses standalone stores as opposed to stores located in malls. Why do you think retailers opt for this channel?

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Definitions:

Social Function

The roles and contributions individuals or institutions play within a society to maintain and enforce norms and to promote cohesion and stability.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience mental discomfort and psychological stress when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behavior and events.

Equity Theory

A theory in social psychology that proposes individuals assess the fairness of their relationships by analyzing their input and outcome ratios to those of others.