Understanding consumer choices and their drivers of willingness to pay (WTP) for a bottle of wine has been a research challenge in wine economics, particularly in niche markets such as sparkling wine. This study investigates the determinants of WTP for sparkling wine based on data from...

Research published about the restaurant industry has experienced consistent growth over the past few decades. Yet, a comprehensive bibliometric review of this research has not been performed. This study aimed to perform such a review by examining peer-reviewed articles (n = 792) focused on...

Virtual reality (VR) can influence people's lives and business development. It can bring immersive experiences for people and can strengthen the relationships between customers and companies. In this paper, Generation Z (Gen Z) members' interest in VR is analyzed in various domains, like...

Household savings are a long-term financial issue that can undermine the financial well-being of American families if not addressed. This study examines financial planning strategies through the Behavioral Life-Cycle (BLCH) hypothesis, focusing on long-term savings goals, financial safety nets,...

Currently, one of the most widely used marketing techniques is influencer marketing, but is its true impact on Romanians truly understood? This article aims to establish the perception of influencer marketing activities by Romanian consumers. A quantitative study was conducted, gathering 618...

The article addresses the issue of the distribution of users browsing the internet for content in a specific format through alternative content delivery channels in the context of inbound marketing. The problem being addressed is part of a broader problem with the formation of traffic to an...

The automotive trade is one of the main drivers of world economies, contributing to the sustainability and competitiveness of countries at a global level. The luxury sub-segment is the one facing the most significant growth and the one which presents the greatest challenges in the...

Previous research has investigated some of the relationships among brand parity (BP), brand image (BI), brand satisfaction (BS), and brand loyalty (BL). However, there is not a model investigating all of them in a single conceptual model. Based on information processing theory, the first aim of...

Despite the numerous studies on sensory marketing, research that holistically reviews through bibliometric and cluster analysis the ensuing knowledge about this topic remains elusive. This study aims to (1) systematically synthesize, condensate and understand the research regarding sensory...

The purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of various Point of Sale Materials (POSM) - Free Coupons, Free Samples, BOGO, and Discounts - on consumer buying behavior in the halal cosmetic industry. It aims to provide a deeper understanding of how these marketing strategies...

This study aimed to determine the interaction between internal and external factors of consumers indicated by perceived values, green products, and environmental behavior on customers’ decisions to purchase fast food restaurants’ eco-friendly products indicated by green trust and repurchase...

Building upon the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) and the hedonic motivation theories, this study aims to assess the effects of consumer awareness variables viz. unhealthy product knowledge (PK), brand expertise (BE), perceived price and tax policy interventions (PTP), and personality traits...

The advent of m-commerce has reinvented and simplified the shopping experience for the digital native generation. The following questions were the starting points for this research: is nutrition labeling important in purchase decisions? Could a new format for food nutrition labeling in...

Live selling in the e-market has been dominating e-commerce consumer behavior, raising competition among brands. Given that online purchasing and live selling rose significantly in the Philippines, this study aimed to assess the actual purchase of Filipinos from online live sellers....

Street vending is an important source of self-employment for the urban poor. I combine observational, survey, and experimental data from Delhi to study this market. Partnering with vendors to randomize prices and passersby they solicit, I find that even with identical goods, child vendors are...

The rapid social change in the world through global economic turmoil, social inequality, and degradation of the natural context triggered an increase in criticism of the marketing approach oriented towards the dimension of profit alone. The concept of modern marketing requires rebranding with...

This paper investigates the impact of four demographic variables and four perceptual drivers identified through a review of the existing literature on adopting subscription-based e-commerce models. Seven hypotheses were tested on a convenience sample of 202 respondents from Croatia. Significant...

The hospitality industry has taken advantage of consumers' increasing concerns regarding environmental issues. Worldwide, green restaurants have increased their profitability by using environmental attributes as a competitive advantage. In Romania, restaurants could profit from this new trend....

This paper investigates the market position of hard cider within the broader alcoholic beverage market. The first experiment identifies two distinct consumer segments-around 40% prioritize flavor attributes, while 53% prefer production information. The second experiment utilizes a basket- and...

Fuzzy marketing considers the degree to which a customer belongs to specific segments and subsequently allows them to be targeted with messages that engage them emotionally. To better understand the application and importance of fuzzy logic in marketing strategy, we developed a systematic...

This paper investigates how consumers' perceived motivations for corporate social responsibility (CSR) influence retail store re-visit intentions, and how consumers' cultural beliefs influence consumers' perception of CSR activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Two studies were conducted, the...

Frugality is an important psychological trait that is currently of interest as a research construct in a range of fields, from consumer behavior to financial literacy and financial well-being. Increasingly, the concept of frugality is also being linked to environmental responsibility and...