Motivated by the notion that consumers' use of the internet creates a wealth of data on information search, we put forward the idea that observed information searches may be used for deriving consumer preferences. First, we derive a theoretical model of consumer behaviour under uncertainty and...

Due to the increasing time pressure that they face, many consumers are becoming more concerned about the efficiency of their shopping patterns. Retailers have recognize this trend, have improved shopping convenience by offering greater variety in product categories and making it easier for...