Projects
The role of desistance capital in the desistance process of Belgian cocaine couriers involved in the cocaine retail market: a multimethod approach Ghent University
The primary aim of this research is to gain insight in the desistance process of a specific and emerging group at the cocaine retail market namely the cocaine couriers. The research will focus on whether desistance capital, and more specifically the degree of personal, social and community capital, supports desistance among this specific group of offenders. In the last few years, the cocaine retail market has witnessed the emergence of new ...
The role of crossmodal correspondences in a multisensory setting on the evaluation of products and retail environments. Hasselt University
The role of crossmodal correspondences in a multisensory setting on the evaluation of products and Retail environments. Hasselt University
Tackling occupational crime: an interplay between corporate security and public law enforcement. A case study in the Belgian retail sector KU Leuven
As a consequence of the privatisation process, law enforcement is no longer a monopoly of the State. Given the fact that companies often prefer a private settlement of internal misconduct, the increasing role of the private security industry is especially noticeable with regard to the tackling of crime in businesses. This PhD research focusses on occupational crime in the retail sector, as a specific form of crime in businesses. Such crime ...
The relationship between retail design and heritage property: a theoretical approach form a selection of case studies in historical European cities. Hasselt University
System change and innovation in the context of reusable packaging for circular economy on retail shelves (SIXPACK). University of Antwerp
Targeting children, reaching the family. Can child-targeted persuasive retail communication persuade children and parents to opt for suboptimal food? Ghent University
This project will examine how suboptimal food can be promoted among children (6-12 years), as they have a major influence on family consumption patterns. The effectiveness of hedonic, gain and normative framed messages in the retail environment will be tested among children. In addition, we will examine how these children influence their household through pester power and reverse socialization.
Crowdsourcing and Innovation for SMEs and retail Ghent University
CROWD SOURCING Leader project Crowdsourcing and Innovation for SMEs and retail MLS2013 / 19 Prof. Xavier Gellynck Promoting entrepreneurship in SME's in the food situated in the Leader area by the bridge between the needs of the local population (demand) and the existing but underutilized innovative capacity of firms (supply). To achieve all this is targeted support and advice provided for (potential) entrepreneurs, policy makers and ...
Local retail drug market in Antwerp. An explorative study. Drug monitor 2012-2013 Ghent University
The research is part of the Drug policy plan 2005-2007 in Antwerp and focuses on the lowest level of local drug markts in cannabis, cocain, heroin, XTC, and amphetamines.
A qualitative case-study of retail dealers in Antwerp combines in-depth interviews with document analysis to study profiles of retail dealers, organization patterns and the impact of current and past drug policy strategies.