The Effects of Informal Competition on the Financial Performance of Formal Clothing Retailers in Gweru

This study examined the effects of informal competition on the financial performance of formal clothing retailers in Gweru. Informal competition refers to the presence of unregulated, non-traditional sellers who offer similar products or alternatives to formal clothing through informal channels such...

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Published in:	Journal of Economic and Social Development (Varaždin)
Main Authors:	Mutsa Madziwa, Wadesango Newman, Lovemore Sitsha
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Varazdin Development and Entrepreneurship Agency 2024-03-01
Subjects:	informal competition financial performance formal clothing retailers
Online Access:	https://www.jesd-online.com/articles/the-effects-of-informal-competition-on-the-financial-performance-of-formal-clothing-retailers-in-gweru.pdf

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