Purpose – The purpose of the study is to investigate loyalty building and the creation of affectionate bonds in the consumer‐firm dyad. Design/methodology/approach – The study relies on face‐to‐face personal interviews in the context of grocery store retailing. Findings – The results...

The introduction of emerging technologies in retailing and their infusion into the service encounter necessitates research to better understand consumer attitude toward the usage of technology into the service delivery systems. The capability of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology...