Alan Hallsworth

Alan Hallsworth is a seasoned academic with extensive experience in geography, retailing, and marketing. Currently serving as Professor Emeritus at Staffordshire University since November 1995, Alan previously held a professorship at Manchester Metropolitan University, where significant contributions were made in the Department of Retailing & Marketing. Additional roles have included visiting researcher at the University of Portsmouth, where a focus on local food supplies and support for town centres was emphasized, and Reader in Retailing at the University of Surrey, where advisory work for a House of Commons Select Committee was conducted. Alan has also served as a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Place Management and as a board member for the Foundation for Canadian Studies. Educational credentials include a PhD in Retail from the University of Portsmouth and advanced degrees in Geography from Queen's University and Aberystwyth University.