The importance of consumer characteristics and market structure variables in driving multiple store patronage

Beatrice Luceri and Sabrina Latusi

Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2012, vol. 19, issue 5, 519-525

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate multiple store patronage. Specifically, the aim is to relate the number of stores patronized to a set of consumer characteristics and market structure factors, according to a cost–benefit approach. Data from a sample of 1000 shoppers indicate that only few consumer characteristics impact on multi-store patronage pattern for grocery purchases (gender and shopping activity perception). Moreover, the number of stores operating in the market proved to be an important determinant of patronage set size. Implications for retailers are discussed with suggestions for future research.

Keywords: Store patronage; Store loyalty; Shopping behaviour (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2012.06.008

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