Arto Lindblom

Professor, Marketing at Aalto University School of Business

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  • Aalto University School of Business

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Biography

Aalto University School of Business

Professor, emphasis on strategies, processes and management systems in retailing, Aalto University School of Business, Department of Marketing.

Areas of teaching and research expertise:

  • Retail Marketing and Management
  • Retail Business Models
  • Retail Entrepreneurship
  • Supplier-Retailer Relationships

Some past academic responsibilities:

  • Head of the Marketing Department, 1.8.2013-31.7.2014
  • Deputy Director of the Marketing Department, 1.8.2010-31.7.2013
  • Vice Dean of the School of Business, emphasis on teaching and quality, 1.1.2011-31.12.2012
  • Director of Strategic Retail and Channel Management MSc Degree Program, 1.8.2006-31.7.2011

Externally funded research projects:

  • Global marketplaces and ecosystems in retailing [Globaalien markkinapaikkojen rakenne, logiikka ja johtamismenetelmät]: 1.1.2016-31.12.2017. Funded by Tekes and partner firms.
  • FiDiPro project ‘The Red Queen Effect: Strategies for an Innovative Landscape’: 1.1.2015-31.12.2017. Funded by Tekes and partner firms.
  • Aalto Future Store: 1.8.2010-31.12.2011. Funded by Aalto Service Factory.
  • Competitiveness and security of shopping centers [Kaupallisten keskusten turvallisuus ja kilpailukyky]: 1.1.2008–31.7.2010. Funded by Tekes and partner firms.
  • Innovative business models in retail value chain [Kaupan arvoketjun liiketoimintamallien innovointi]: 1.1.2007–31.12.2009. Funded by Tekes and partner firms.

Peer-reviewed scientific articles

Journal article-refereed, Original research

Investigating the links between market orientation, marketing capabilities and performance in the context of retailing: a structural equation model approach

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2017 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS INNOVATION AND RESEARCH (Inderscience Enterprises Ltd)
ISSN: 1751-0252

Linking retailers’ ethical leadership to frontline employee outcomes: a structural equation model approach

Lindblom, Arto; Kajalo, Sami; Mitronen, Lasse
2017 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS INNOVATION AND RESEARCH (Inderscience Enterprises Ltd)
ISSN: 1751-0252

De-ownership orientation and collaborative consumption during turbulent economic times

Lindblom, Arto; Lindblom, Taru
2017 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSUMER STUDIES (Blackwell Science)
ISSN: 1470-6423

A study on country images, destination beliefs, and travel intentions A structural equation model approach

Lindblom, Arto; Lindblom, Taru; Lehtonen, Miikka J.; Wechtler, Heidi
2017 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOURISM RESEARCH (John Wiley and Sons Ltd)
ISSN: 1099-2340

The role of formal and informal surveillance in creating a safe and entertaining retail environment

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2016 in FACILITIES (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0263-2772

Does a retailer’s charisma matter? A study of frontline employee perceptions of charisma in the retail setting

Lindblom, Arto; Kajalo, Sami; Mitronen, Lasse
2016 in JOURNAL OF SERVICES MARKETING (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0887-6045

Investigating the Links between Sociodemographic Factors and the Acceptance of Unethical Behavior: A Survey in Finland

Lindblom, Arto; Lindblom, Taru
2016 in Nordic Journal of Business (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 2342-9003

Creating a safe and pleasant shopping environment: a retailer's view

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2015 in PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0263-7472

Market orientation, entrepreneurial orientation and business performance among small retailers

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2015 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0959-0552

Exploring the links between ethical leadership, customer orientation and employee outcomes in the context of retailing

Lindblom, Arto; Kajalo, Sami; Mitronen, Lasse
2015 in MANAGEMENT DECISION (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0025-1747

Formal and informal surveillance and competitiveness of shopping centers in Nordic countries

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2011 in JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING RESEARCH (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)

An empirical analysis of retail entrepreneurs' approachesto prevent shoplifting

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2011 in SECURITY JOURNAL (Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.)
ISSN: 0955-1662

Effectiveness of formal and informal surveillance in reducing crime at grocery stores

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2011 in JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 1462-6004

The use and effectiveness of formal and informal surveillance in reducing shoplifting: a survey in Sweden, Norway and Finland

Lindblom, Arto; Kajalo, Sami
2011 in INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF RETAIL, DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER RESEARCH (Routledge)
ISSN: 0959-3969

Exploring the effects of manufacturers' influence strategies and control on category performance in the grocery goods sector

Hyvönen, S.; Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Ollila, P.
2010 in INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF RETAIL, DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER RESEARCH (Routledge)
ISSN: 0959-3969

The perceived effectiveness of surveillance in reducing crime at shopping centers in Finland

Kajalo, S.; Lindblom, A.
2010 in PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0263-7472

Surveillance investments in store environment and sense of security

Kajalo, S.; Lindblom, A.
2010 in FACILITIES (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0263-2772

How retail entrepreneurs perceive the link between surveillance,feeling of security, and competitiveness of the retail store?A structural model approach

Kajalo, S.; Lindblom, A.
2010 in JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES (Elsevier Limited)
ISSN: 0969-6989

Knowledge creation and business format franchising

Lindblom, A.; Tikkanen, H.
2010 in MANAGEMENT DECISION (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0025-1747

Tutkimus- ja koulutustoiminta kaupan kilpailukyvyn perustana

Lindblom, A.
2009 in LIIKETALOUDELLINEN AIKAKAUSKIRJA (Liiketaloustieteellinen Yhdistys Ry)
ISSN: 0024-3469

Suppliers' control over category management in Finnish and Swedish supplier-retailer relationships

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Ollila, P.; Hyvönen, S.
2009 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED SUPPLY MANAGEMENT (Inderscience Enterprises Ltd)
ISSN: 1477-5360

Suppliers' roles in category management: A study of supplier-retailer relationships in Finland and Sweden

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Ollila, P.; Hyvönen, S.
2009 in INDUSTRIAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT (ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC)
ISSN: 0019-8501

Information sources used by contractually integrated retail entrepreneurs

Lindblom, Arto
2008 in JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 1462-6004

Market-Sensing Capability and Business Performance of Retail Entrepreneurs

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Mitronen, L.; Kajalo, S.
2008 in Contemporary Management Research (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 1813-5498

Cognitive styles of contractually integrated retail entrepreneurs: a survey study

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Mitronen, L.
2008 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0959-0552

An analysis of suppliers' roles in category management collaboration

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.
2008 in JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES (Elsevier Limited)
ISSN: 0969-6989

Link between contractually integrated retail entrepreneurs' working experience and their information gathering and interpreting styles

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.
2008 in Information Research (UNIV SHEFFIELD DEPT INFORMATION STUDIES)
ISSN: 0959-8928

Keskustelua vähittäiskaupan strategisista valinnoista ja käytännöistä osaamisperustaisen kilpailun teorian valossa

Kautto, M.; Lindblom, A.; Mitronen, L.
2007 in LIIKETALOUDELLINEN AIKAKAUSKIRJA (Liiketaloustieteellinen Yhdistys Ry)
ISSN: 0024-3469

AStudy on the market information gathering and processing stylesof contractually integrated retail entrepreneurs

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Mitronen, L.
2007 in LIIKETALOUDELLINEN AIKAKAUSKIRJA (Liiketaloustieteellinen Yhdistys Ry)
ISSN: 0024-3469

Relationalism as a Marketing Strategy: An Empirical Study Among Finnish Business-to-Business Marketing Firms

Olkkonen, R.; Tikkanen, H.; Lindblom, A.
2007 in JOURNAL OF EUROMARKETING (Haworth Press Inc.)
ISSN: 1049-6483

Nature and Effects of Category Captain Arrangements in the Manufacturer-Retailer Relationships

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.
2006 in LIIKETALOUDELLINEN AIKAKAUSKIRJA (Liiketaloustieteellinen Yhdistys Ry)
ISSN: 0024-3469

Keskustelua päätöksentekoon liittyvän epävarmuuden olemassaolosta

Lindblom, A.
2006 in LIIKETALOUDELLINEN AIKAKAUSKIRJA (Liiketaloustieteellinen Yhdistys Ry)
ISSN: 0024-3469

Category management tactics: an analysis of manufacturers' control

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.
2006 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0959-0552

Book section, Chapters in research books

Surveillance investment and competitiveness of shopping centres in the Nordic countries

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2010
ISBN: 978-952-60-1046-5
ISSN: 0356-889X

Tutkimus menestyvien kauppiasyrittäjien tiedon keruu- ja käsittelytavoista

Lindblom, A.; Mitronen, L.; Olkkonen, R.
2009
ISBN: 978-952-488-356-6
ISSN: 0356-889X

Katsaus kaupan lähitulevaisuuden osaamisvaatimuksiin ja johtamishaasteisiin

Lindblom, A.
2009
ISBN: 951-698-207-9

Strategiset kumppanuudet ja yhteistyön mahdollisuudet kaupan arvoketjussa

Skippari, M.; Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Ainamo, A.
2009
ISBN: 978-952-488-356-6
ISSN: 0356-889X

Category captain arrangements in the Finnish supplier-retailer relationships

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.
2007

Evolution of European fast-moving consumer good business in the globalising world

Lindblom, Arto; Tikkanen, Henrikki
2002

Conference proceedings

Consumers' preferences on formal and informal surveillance practices in the context of shopping centers

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2013

Evaluating the effects of formal and informal surveillance: a retailer's view

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto
2012

Crime Prevention in Retail Stores: An Empirical Analysis

Kajalo, S.; Lindblom, A.
2010
ISSN: 1976-8699

Formal and Informal Surveillance and Competitiveness of Shopping Centers: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Kajalo, S.; Lindblom, A.
2010

Markkinaperusteiset voimavarat, markkinointiosaaminen ja yrittäjämäinen orientaatio

Lindblom, A.
2009

The Knowledge Creation Under The Business Format Franchising

Lindblom, A.
2009

Suppliers' ability to control category management activities in supplier-retailer relatioships: Empirical evidence from Finland and Sweden

Lindblom, Arto; Olkkonen, Rami; Ollila, Petri; Hyvönen, Saara
2007

Market-sensing Capability and Business Performance of Retail Entrepreneurs: A Preliminary Study

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Mitronen, L.; Kajalo, S.
2007
ISSN: 1729-9322

A Comparative Study of Category Captain Arrangements in the Finnish and Swedish Supplier-retailer Relationships

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Ollila, P.
2006
ISBN: 0939783894
ISSN: 0889-3063

Relationalism as a marketing strategy: An empirical study among Finnish business-to-business firms

Lindblom, Arto; Olkkonen, Rami; Tikkanen, Henrikki
2005

Category Captain Arrangement in the Finnish Grocery Supply Chain

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.
2005
ISBN: 0-646-45506

Relationalism as a Marketing Strategy: An Empirical Investigation of Business-to-Business Firms in the Finnish Metal and Electrotechnical Industry

Lindblom, A.; Olkkonen, R.; Tikkanen, H.
2004
ISBN: 0-475-2215-1

The consequences of relationalism on profitability and growth: Developing a theoretical framework and propositions

Lindblom, Arto; Olkkonen, Rami; Tikkanen, Henrikki
2004

A Case Study of the Institutionalization of Category Management within Manufacturer-retailer Relationship

Lindblom, A.; Lindblom, J.; Mitronen, L.
2000

Non-refereed scientific articles

Book section

Exploring the links between de-ownership orientation, materialism and collaborative consumption

Lindblom, Arto; Lindblom, Taru
2016 in Research Papers in Economic Sociology (University of Turku)
ISSN: 1799-2370

Unrefereed conference proceedings

Surveillance Investments of Urban Shopping Centres in the Nordic Countries: An Empirical Analysis

Lindblom, A.; Kajalo, S.
2010

Publications intended for professional communities

Article in professional conference proceedings

Towards a better understanding of multichannel retailing: Consumer attitudes towards traditional, online and multichannel retailing in Finland

Kajalo, Sami; Lindblom, Arto; Skippari, Mika
2015

Published development or research report

Liiketoimintamallit, innovaatiotoiminta ja yritysten yhteistyön luonne kaupan arvoketjussa

Lindblom, A.; Mäkelä, V.
2009

Kaupan liiketoimintaosaaminen

Kautto, M.; Lindblom, A.; Mitronen, L.
2007

Arvoa tuottava kauppiasyrittäjyys ketjuliiketoiminnassa

Lindblom, Arto
2006

Text book or professional handbook or guidebook or dictionary

Kaupan liiketoimintaosaaminen

Kautto, Matti; Lindblom, Arto; Mitronen, Lasse
2008
ISBN: 952-14-1261-5
ISSN: 1796-1130

Ketju : kaupan liiketoiminta

Kautto, Matti; Lindblom, Arto
2005
ISBN: 951-1-19877-1

Audiovisual material, ICT software

ICT programs or applications

Ketju-EduGame

Kautto, Matti; Lindblom, Arto
2006

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