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Social - Local - Mobile

The Future of Location-based Services

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  • © 2015

Overview

  • First book on SoLoMo that includes explanation on a sound theoretical basis
  • Presents current best practices with focus on retailing
  • Special insights on next generation retailing prepares readers for the future
  • Includes an empirical study using a market-based case of kaufDA – a leading German online shopping network
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Management for Professionals (MANAGPROF)

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About this book

n the future, shopping will be greatly influenced by a combination of localization issues, mobile internet at the point of sale, and use of social networks. This book focuses on the ‘SoLoMo synergies’ that arise from this paradigm shift in future shopping, which also promises new and effective marketing options for traditional retailers. It also reflects the current status of research and business practice, analyzing the basic factors of SoLoMo in detail. The importance of Location-based Services (LBS) is elaborated and analyzed in an empirical study using a market based case of kaufDA – a leading German online shopping network. The evidence shows that customers see LBS as an attractive tool and are prepared to change their buying behavior. Though LBS is still in its early stages and its professional longevity remains to be seen, it also promises tremendous potential for the future.

Authors and Affiliations

  • eWeb Research Center, Niederrhein University, Mönchengladbach, Germany

    Gerrit Heinemann

  • Bonial International GmbH, Bonn, Germany

    Christian Gaiser

About the authors

Dr. Gerrit Heinemann is currently a Professor of Business Administration, Management and Commerce, and Head of the eWeb Research Center at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences.

Christian Gaiser is CEO of Bonial International Group, the global alliance of companies in the United States, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and Brazil providing location-based services to retailers, manufacturers and consumers.

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