Sound retailing: A review of experimental evidence on the effects of music on shopping behavior

Brick and Mortar Shopping in the 21st Century

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 33-52

  Allan, David ^a  

^a SAINT JOSEPH S UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84919536449     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9780203809600     Document Type: Chapter

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