This paper explores how AI drives GCC sector retail towards the fulfillment of the UN SDGs. Analyzing a survey conducted on 410 retail executives, using PLS-SEM, this study underlines the role of AI in promoting operational efficiency, waste reduction, and consumer engagement with greener...

With the objective of providing insights and strategic recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of tourism destinations, this study endeavors to examine the nuanced impact of digital technology utilization on the travel intentions of consumers. A comprehensive theoretical framework is...

Establishing a clear link between prices of conventional and niche product versions can help address challenges associated with anticipating these prices and attenuate concerns related to thin market conditions. In that regard, we analyze the price dynamics, differentiating between agri-product...

In den letzten zehn Jahren ist der grenzüberschreitende Onlinehandel, insbesondere aus China in die EU, stark gewachsen. Plattformen wie Shein und Temu spielen dabei eine zentrale Rolle. Die Studie analysiert, wie regulatorische Änderungen, technologische Fortschritte und Marktstrategien die...

This study examines service investment decisions in the context of two store brand introduction modes and the mode selection of a retailer. The research focuses on a supply chain comprised of a national brand manufacturer (NBM), an external store brand supplier (SBS), and a retailer. A national...

Background: Diverse marketing channels have been developed with the advent of digitalization. In the fresh food and grocery retail sector, consumers may have a large choice of channels to shop from. In this case, an analysis of their behavior is crucial for retailers. Therefore, the present...

The purpose of the study was to examine the determinant factors that influence the intention to revisit retailer omnichannel in Indonesia with Mean-End Chain Approach. The internet economy growth drives the use of the omnichannel strategy in Indonesia retail companies. The past research showed...

This current study delves into the quality of consumer perception regarding brand channel integration that adopts the omnichannel approach. It specifically explores the impact of process consistency, breadth of the channel service choice, transparency of the channel service configuration, and...

Online retailing has been growing significantly. However, electronic retailers have still encountered some issues related to consumer psychology and potential risks besides the widely acknowledged advantages of the online channels. This current study extends the PPM (Push-Pull-Mooring) framework...

In a multi-channel distribution environment, the selection and assessment of suppliers are pivotal to effective retailer performance management. This necessitates heightened qualifications and competence from suppliers. This study examines the relationship between the perception of supplier...

Violent conflicts are typically associated with a long-lasting drag on economic output, yet establishing causality based on macro-data remains as a challenge. This study attempts to build causality in the conflict-growth nexus by exploiting within-country variation across industries'...

We quantify the housing-consumption channel in mortgage demand according to which households borrow more following house-price increases since housing and non-housing consumption are imperfect substitutes. To identify this channel, we take a structural approach to mortgage demand and supply,...

Purpose - Despite the abundance of small-scale farms in the USA and their importance for both rural economic development and food availability, the extensive research on small business management and entrepreneurship has mostly neglected the agricultural context, leaving many of these farms'...

This study focuses on the effect of multichannel marketing communication in retail pharmacies to establish customer satisfaction in a world experiencing the digitalization of health sectors. The objective of the study is to understand customer acquisition and retention practices, the role of...

Official online stores and online marketplaces present distinct challenges and opportunities for retail brands, impacting their control over the customer experience, pricing, and brand presentation. Understanding consumer intentions in online channel selection is crucial, especially given the...