traces the origins and evolution of American retail capitalism from the late nineteenth century to today for a comprehensive historical perspective
compares American retail landscape with that of the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden offering a broader understanding
highlights the regulatory environment's role in enabling large retailers to grow and dominate the market
examines the political strategies employed by American retailers to resist regulation and maximize market power
Summarized by Shop
How large American retailers outgrew the capacity of government to regulate them
The United States is widely recognized as the quintessential consumer society, one where huge companies like Walmart and Amazon are famous for enticing customers with cheap goods and speedy delivery. Attention, Shoppers! traces the origins and evolution of Ame
