Place, space, and <i>Marketing Theory</i>

In this commentary, we discuss the concepts of place and space, and the development of a ‘spatial sensibility’ in the marketing discipline. Reviewing the way(s) in which place and space have been used in marketing (particularly in Marketing Theory ), we identify two interrelated approaches: as (1) subject/object of research and as (2) context for research, and go on to discuss the main advancements in the field, key scholars to consider, and conclude by articulating a future research agenda—topics and questions requiring further understanding and development.

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Marketing Theory
Published
2026-05-31
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https://doi.org/10.1177/14705931261456851
Primary Topic
Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
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Place, space, and Marketing Theory

Morven G. McEachern, Gary Warnaby
Marketing Theory
Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
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Place, space, and Marketing Theory

Morven G. McEachern, Gary Warnaby
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Abstract

In this commentary, we discuss the concepts of place and space, and the development of a ‘spatial sensibility’ in the marketing discipline. Reviewing the way(s) in which place and space have been used in marketing (particularly in Marketing Theory ), we identify two interrelated approaches: as (1) subject/object of research and as (2) context for research, and go on to discuss the main advancements in the field, key scholars to consider, and conclude by articulating a future research agenda—topics and questions requiring further understanding and development.

Marketing Theory
Manchester Metropolitan University (GB), University of Chester (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
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