Leadership is a key predictor of employees' well-being, especially in sectors with high labor intensity and role changes, such as the hotel sector. Leadership communication can act as a major job resource element in forming positive exchanges with employees. This research investigates the...

This study explores how sustainability-related information affects consumers' willingness to pay for Pistacchio Verde di Bronte PDO, a luxury agri-food product. Using an experimental auction with multiple price lists and random-effects interval regression models, the results show that...

We study consumption and welfare inequality by analyzing how households allocate resources - market expenditures and the value of time - to the production of activities. The share of resources allocated to an activity rises or falls with wages, classifying them into luxuries or necessities,...

Air conditioners have become an indispensable part of modern life, providing a comfortable indoor climate, especially during the hot summer months. However, their use comes with environmental consequences. The increased electricity consumption required to power air conditioners significantly...

Research background: The increasing variety of electric vehicles affects users' electric vehicle purchasing preferences. Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the importance levels of the factors that affect consumer decisions in purchasing electric vehicles whose prices are above a...

The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of physical Vanity, achievement vanity, and brand equity on luxury consumption in the skincare industry, considering the promising US$13.9 billion beauty and personal care market in India, as estimated by Euromonitor International. Data were...

The importance of brand personality congruence (BPC), brand attachment (BA) and brand love (BL) in the luxury marketing is paramount. Still, their relationships in enhancing the customers obsessive passion (OP) and compulsive buying behavior (CBB) through the moderating role of materialism...

The topic of sustainability is becoming increasingly important in both business and academia. While extensive research exists on this topic in the general consumer segment, research in the luxury segment is still scarce. Furthermore, the academic landscape for the luxury segment paints a...

In recent years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable rise in demand for luxury urban hospitality services. Luxury hospitality is not solely about costly offerings; it emphasises creating authentic, personalised, and wellness-focused experiences. Successful luxury...

The article addresses key challenges and opportunities within the high jewelry industry. It explores how brands can target sustainability and diversification demands by consumers from the supply side. It details sustainability-oriented market trends and resulting challenges and opportunities for...

This paper investigates how consumers' need for uniqueness-comprising avoidance of similarity, unpopular choice, and creative choice-influences their purchase intentions for fashion clothing brands. It further examines the moderating role of consumers' need for affiliation on these purchase...

The paper investigates the effect of brand inclusivity and brand personality on consumer-based brand equity. A survey design using cross-sectional approach to data collection was employed. Individual consumer of expensive luxury items constitutes the sample for the study. Convenience technique...

The main aim of the study is to investigate the factors influencing the adoption of digital technology brands in Saudi Arabia, a country experiencing rapid digital transformation and cultural shifts, which necessitates a deeper understanding of consumer perceptions shaped by financial,...

The transition to sustainability is a key objective of global policies. However, the implementation and adoption of sustainable practices in supply chains vary significantly across market sectors. Research highlights the luxury sector as particularly critical, with key stakeholders - supply...

This paper explores the development and implementation of a human-centred digital innovation in luxury hospitality: an internally used Concierge Tool designed by Maistra Hospitality Group. Rather than replacing human services, the platform augments concierge professionals through emotionally...