The Influence of the Distance Change between Convenience Stores on Sales : The Cases of the Eight Areas in Seoul

(1) Background: The present study aimed to investigate the association between home-related factors, community environmental factors, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intake among Northeastern Chinese children. (2) Methods: Cross-sectional. Children with complete data were included in the analysis (n = 901). A questionnaire modified according to BEVQ-15 measured the intake of SSBs. Logistic regression was applied to determine the factors associated with the consumption of SSBs. IBM SPSS Statistics 23.0 was applied to perform all statistical analyses. (3) Results: The mean total amount of SSBs consumed on a weekly basis was 2214.04 ± 2188.62 mL. Children’s weekly pocket money, frequency of SSBs purchase, SSBs availability at home, the number of accessible supermarkets, and frequency of weekly visits to convenience stores were all found to be associated with a high intake of SSBs among all children. Among children of normal weight, the findings indicated that weekly pocket money, SSBs availability at home, and number of accessible supermarkets were associated with a high SSBs intake. At the same time, frequency of SSBs purchase, mother’s SSBs intake, and frequency of weekly visits to convenience stores were associated with a high SSBs intake among children with obesity. (4) Conclusions: Given the potential negative health effects of high SSBs intake, it is crucial to pay attention to home-related factors and community environment.

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Evaluation of a Mystery Shopper Intervention to Reduce Sales of Alcohol to Minors in Zacatecas and Guadalupe, Mexico

Journal of Drug Education ◽

10.1177/0047237920981776 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 004723792098177

Author(s):

Mallie J. Paschall ◽

Joel W. Grube ◽

Ted R. Miller ◽

Christopher L. Ringwalt ◽

Deborah A. Fisher ◽

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Keyword(s):

Experimental Evaluation ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Convenience Stores ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Mystery Shopper ◽

Low And Middle Income

We report the results of a quasi-experimental evaluation of a mystery shopper intervention in Zacatecas and Guadalupe, Mexico. Underage youth attempted to purchase beer at 50 Modelorama stores and 32 Oxxo stores (intervention groups), and at 19 comparison convenience stores in March, July, and August 2018. After each attempt, intervention store operators were informed if a sale was made. Modelorama operators also received training and were warned that repeated sales to minors could jeopardize their franchise. Average sales rates to minors were 63.8% at Modeloramas, 86.5% at Oxxo stores, and 98.2% at comparison stores. The findings suggest that mystery shopper interventions with training, feedback to store operators, and sanctions after repeated sales to underage youth may reduce sales to minors in low- and middle-income countries.

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Using point-of-sale data to examine tobacco pricing across neighbourhoods in Scotland

Tobacco Control ◽

10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055484 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. tobaccocontrol-2019-055484 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Niamh K Shortt ◽

Helena Tunstall ◽

Richard Mitchell ◽

Emma Coombes ◽

Andy Jones ◽

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Keyword(s):

Purchase Price ◽

Retail Outlet ◽

Point Of Sale ◽

Deprived Neighbourhoods ◽

Convenience Stores ◽

Neighbourhood Level ◽

Outlet Density ◽

Urban Rural ◽

Multivariable Regression ◽

Total Sales

ObjectivesTo assess the geographical variation in tobacco price (cigarettes and roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco) in convenience stores across Scotland and how this relates to neighbourhood income deprivation, tobacco retail outlet density and urban/rural status.MethodsTobacco price data from 124 566 shopping baskets purchased in 274 convenience stores during 1 week in April 2018 were obtained through an electronic point-of-sale system. These data were combined with neighbourhood-level measures of income deprivation, tobacco retail outlet density and urban/rural status. We examined brand price for 12 of the most popular cigarette brands and 3 RYO brands and variations in purchases by price segment; multivariable regression analysis assessed associations between area variables and tobacco price.ResultsMost stores sold tobacco in all price segments. The lowest priced subvalue brands were the most popular in all neighbourhoods but were most dominant in shops in more deprived neighbourhoods. When total sales were assessed, overall purchase price varied significantly by neighbourhood income deprivation; packets of 20 cigarettes were 50 pence (5.6%) lower and RYO 34 pence (2.7%) lower among shops in the two highest income deprivation quintiles relative to the lowest. Analysis of individual brands showed that for 3 of the 12 cigarette brands considered, average prices were 12–17 pence lower in more deprived neighbourhoods with the most popular RYO brand 15 pence lower. There was limited evidence of a relationship with tobacco retail outlet density.ConclusionAcross Scottish convenience stores, the purchase price of cigarettes and RYO was lower in more income-deprived neighbourhoods. The lower prices primarily reflect greater sales of cheap brands in these areas, rather than retailers reducing the prices of individual brands.

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An exploration of shoppers travel mode choice in visiting convenience stores in the UK

Transportation Planning and Technology ◽

10.1080/03081060.2013.851505 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 36 (8) ◽

pp. 669-684 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Yusak O. Susilo ◽

Nathan Hanks ◽

Mahmud Ullah

Keyword(s):

Mode Choice ◽

Travel Mode ◽

Convenience Stores ◽

Travel Mode Choice ◽

The Uk

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Creating an Environment in Which Youths Are Encouraged to Eat a Healthier Diet

Journal of Public Policy & Marketing ◽

10.1509/jppm.26.2.162 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 162-181 ◽

Cited By ~ 44

Author(s):

Marvin E. Goldberg ◽

Kunter Gunasti

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

At Risk ◽

Young People ◽

Food Industry ◽

The United States ◽

Product Price ◽

End Points ◽

Convenience Stores ◽

Marketing Activities ◽

Youth Obesity

More than one-third of young people in the United States are either obese or at risk of becoming obese. The authors consider how food marketers have contributed to this problem and how they might help resolve it. The article organizes the marketing activities of food-related companies around the classic four Ps. The authors first discuss product, price, and promotion in terms of past, present, and potential future industry actions. They then discuss place as a function of four key commercial end points in the food channel: (1) supermarkets, (2) convenience stores, (3) restaurants, and (4) schools. The authors consider government actions in terms of how they affect the actions of both the food industry and consumers. Throughout the article, the authors consider how extant research can be extended in an effort to better understand and address the youth obesity problem.

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