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Laurens Sloot is a Professor of Entrepreneurship in Retail at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Economics and Business. He specializes in retail marketing, brand marketing, and the free market’s role in business innovation. His academic career began at Erasmus University in 1992 as an assistant professor, culminating in his 2006 PhD on assortment management. He held the Anton Dreesmann Chair for Retail Marketing (2011–2020) before becoming a special appointment professor. Sloot is also part-time director of the EFMI Business School, which he founded in 1997. His research focuses on independent entrepreneurship’s value in retail, digitalization impacts, and sustainable retail practices. Notable awards include Food Manager of the Year (2017).
Research Interests: Sloot’s work bridges academic insights and industry challenges, addressing topics like hard discounters’ rise, consumer behavior post-pandemic, and platform openness. He emphasizes the free market’s efficiency in fostering innovation and sustainability, arguing for market-driven solutions over subsidies. His analyses often highlight retail competitiveness, consumer satisfaction, and strategic retailer decisions.
Publications: His 2023 paper on post-pandemic retail trends and 2021 studies on digital platforms and hard discounters reflect current industry shifts. Earlier works, like the 2018 book *Retail Disruptors*, explore market dynamics. Sloot’s 2010 study on shelf layout impacts underscores foundational retail strategies.
Awards:
- Food Manager of the Year (2017)
Advising & Grants: While no explicit student advisees are listed, his research collaborations with industry partners like EFMI and SOM Research School reflect applied academic partnerships.
Labs/Teams: Founder of EFMI Business School, fostering food retail education and knowledge sharing. Involved with the SOM Research School at the University of Groningen.
