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Abstract Although branded store-within-stores are increasing in popularity in the retail environment, there has been limited systematic research on this phenomenon. This study develops and tests a theoretically grounded framework of the antecedents of shoppers' attitude toward store-within-stores and, subsequently, patronage intentions toward store-within-stores and the host retailer. Brand alignment, or the extent to which the brand featured in a store-within-store arrangement fits with the other brands carried by a host retailer, brand-related factors, and store-related factors are considered as antecedents of attitude toward the store-within-store. Based on the findings, implications are offered for academicians and practitioners. Future research directions for advancing knowledge on store-within-stores are also presented.