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The importance of, and satisfaction with, store attributes when buying casual wear : a study among black Generation X consumers / M. Beukes.Beukes, Martie January 2010 (has links)
With the rapid growth and competitiveness in the South African apparel retail industry,
retailers and marketers face numerous challenges to remain competitive. Contributing to
the dynamic nature of this phenomenon is the impulsive nature and individual
preferences of consumers when buying apparel, which necessitate retailers to be more
responsive towards consumer needs and preferences in order to attract potential, and
retain existing, customers. This can be done by formulating a retail strategy that will
enrich consumers' total retail experience. When developing a total retail experience, all
the elements that would encourage or inhibit the consumer to buy from the retailer should
be considered, which among others include the store attributes applied within the store
environment. This implies that apparel retailers, and especially those selling casual
wear, should identify the importance attached to store attributes of their particular target
market and how satisfied they are with the attributes offered. Since consumers use store
attributes during store selection, it is essential for retailers and marketers to understand
consumer behaviour, and more specifically the consumer decision-making process, since
store attributes are used as evaluative criteria during this process.
To satisfy consumer needs, retailers should meet consumer expectations in order to
generate a positive attitude towards the store, which will increase the chances of repeat
patronage. Consumer expectations form an essential part throughout the consumer
decision-making process, which in the end will determine whether consumers experience
post-purchase satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Since consumer expectations are formed
by previous experiences, marketers should ensure that they offer the necessary store
attributes consumers perceive as important when purchasing products, services or
selecting a store. Evidently, this will influence both consumers' satisfaction towards a
certain retail store, as well as future store selection.
The primary objective of this study was to determine the importance of, and satisfaction
with, store attributes to black Generation X consumers when choosing a store selling
casual wear. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to survey 252 black
respondents at a mall in Soweto. The questionnaire aimed to determine which store
attributes are important to black Generation X consumers when selecting a store selling
casual wear, and how satisfied they were with the store attributes offered by the store they most often buy casual wear from. Results identified 10 reliable Importance factors when determining which factors black Generation X consumers consider when selecting a store selling casual wear, namely service provided by salespeople; check-out points, dressing. rooms, store hours and proximity to store; display of casual wear and in-store advertising; store appearance, styles, sizes and quality of casual wear; physical facilities to enhance shopping convenience; offering cell phones and accessories; music played; price of casual wear; variety of brand names and credit card facilities; and the alteration of clothing and lay-buy services. It was also found that respondents were less satisfied with certain store
attributes offered by the store they most often buy their casual wear from when compared
to how important these factors were to them, including service provided by salespeople,
check-out points, dressing rooms, store hours and proximity to the store.
It is recommended that retailers who sell casual wear to black Generation X consumers
should determine which attributes are considered as important to their target market and
apply it in their retail and marketing strategies accordingly. It is also recommended that
stores selling casual wear should conduct research to determine whether differences
exist between their target markets' demographic profile with regard to the importance of
store attributes as well as their satisfaction with those attributes offered by the store.
Based on these results, marketers will be able to identify the attributes consumers are
not satisfied with, which gives the opportunity for improving and amending strategies and
gaining a competitive advantage. Future research can focus on the importance of store attributes to black Generation X consumers or other groups in other units of analysis, such as different retail formats and industries, as well as expanding the study to include more geographic areas. / Thesis (M.Com. (Marketing Management)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.
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The importance of, and satisfaction with, store attributes when buying casual wear : a study among black Generation Y consumers / by Stefanie Wilhelmina Kühn.Kühn, Stefanie Wilhelmina January 2010 (has links)
Since the retail industry is marked by intense competition, retailers must examine the factors influencing the buying behaviour of their targeted consumers and ensure that they formulate a retail strategy that contributes to a pleasant consumer retail experience. Consumers' total retail experience is determined by numerous store attributes that interact, implying that apparel retailers (and stores selling casual wear in particular) should be concerned with store attributes that are important to their target market as well as their satisfaction with the current store attributes they offer. In view of the fact that consumers evaluate store attributes when making store selections, it is imperative that stores selling casual wear must be familiar with consumer behaviour, specifically the consumer decision-making process, as this process guides consumers to determine if, what, when, where, how, from who and how often to purchase products and services. Consumers enter into a retail experience with a set of expectations of what they would like to happen and what store attributes should be present. Consumer expectations influence the manner in which store attributes and other stimuli from the retail environment are interpreted. Evidently, an attractive store environment can be perceived as unsatisfactory if it fails to meet consumers' desired level of expectations. Thus, expectations influence consumers' satisfaction with the retail experience as well as store attributes offered by the store, which in turn affects consumers' overall satisfaction and store selection choices. The primary objective of this study was to determine the importance of, and satisfaction with, store attributes to black Generation Y consumers when selecting a store selling casual wear. An interviewer-administrated questionnaire was developed to determine which store attributes are important to black Generation Y consumers when selecting a store selling casual wear and how satisfied they were with the store attributes offered by the store they most often buy their casual wear from. Respondents between the ages of 16 and 24 were intercepted at a mall in Soweto by means of a non-probability convenience sample. In total, 261 respondents participated in this study.
Results indicated that nine reliable Importance factors when determining which factors black
Generation Y respondents consider when selecting a store selling casual wear could be
identified, namely Service provided by salespeople; Check-out points, dressing rooms, store
hours and proximity to store; Display of casual wear and in-store advertising; Store appearance, styles, sizes and quality of casual wear; Physical facilities to enhance shopping convenience; Offering of cell phones and accessories; Music played; Price of casual wear; and Alteration of clothing and lay-buy services. Further analysis indicated that respondents were less satisfied with Store appearance, styles, sizes and quality of casual wear than the importance of this factor to them. Results also indicated• that practically significant differences exist between various demographic variables of respondents and the importance of, and satisfaction with, store attributes offered by stores selling casual wear.
It is recommended that stores selling casual wear who target black Generation Y consumers focus on the above-mentioned Importance factors and ensure that these stores attributes form part of their retail and marketing strategies. Stores selling casual wear should furthermore focus on improving customer satisfaction on those store attributes that are important to their customers. It is also recommended that stores selling casual wear conduct research to determine whether differences exist pertaining to their customers' demographic profile and their satisfaction levels with store attributes. Based on these results, customers can be grouped accordingly to identify strategies for improving customer satisfaction with store attributes. Recommendations for future research include comparison studies among different black cultures in South Africa to determine whether consumers differ regarding store attributes that are important to them in store selection as well as their satisfaction with a store delivering on those store attributes. Similar studies could be conducted among different population groups, age groups, income levels and geographic regions, as well as between consumers in developed and developing countries. It is also worthwhile to consider duplicating the study for other product categories to determine which attributes black generation Y consumers consider important when buying other products. / Thesis (M.Com. (Business Management)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.
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The importance of, and satisfaction with, store attributes when buying casual wear : a study among black Generation X consumers / M. Beukes.Beukes, Martie January 2010 (has links)
With the rapid growth and competitiveness in the South African apparel retail industry,
retailers and marketers face numerous challenges to remain competitive. Contributing to
the dynamic nature of this phenomenon is the impulsive nature and individual
preferences of consumers when buying apparel, which necessitate retailers to be more
responsive towards consumer needs and preferences in order to attract potential, and
retain existing, customers. This can be done by formulating a retail strategy that will
enrich consumers' total retail experience. When developing a total retail experience, all
the elements that would encourage or inhibit the consumer to buy from the retailer should
be considered, which among others include the store attributes applied within the store
environment. This implies that apparel retailers, and especially those selling casual
wear, should identify the importance attached to store attributes of their particular target
market and how satisfied they are with the attributes offered. Since consumers use store
attributes during store selection, it is essential for retailers and marketers to understand
consumer behaviour, and more specifically the consumer decision-making process, since
store attributes are used as evaluative criteria during this process.
To satisfy consumer needs, retailers should meet consumer expectations in order to
generate a positive attitude towards the store, which will increase the chances of repeat
patronage. Consumer expectations form an essential part throughout the consumer
decision-making process, which in the end will determine whether consumers experience
post-purchase satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Since consumer expectations are formed
by previous experiences, marketers should ensure that they offer the necessary store
attributes consumers perceive as important when purchasing products, services or
selecting a store. Evidently, this will influence both consumers' satisfaction towards a
certain retail store, as well as future store selection.
The primary objective of this study was to determine the importance of, and satisfaction
with, store attributes to black Generation X consumers when choosing a store selling
casual wear. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to survey 252 black
respondents at a mall in Soweto. The questionnaire aimed to determine which store
attributes are important to black Generation X consumers when selecting a store selling
casual wear, and how satisfied they were with the store attributes offered by the store they most often buy casual wear from. Results identified 10 reliable Importance factors when determining which factors black Generation X consumers consider when selecting a store selling casual wear, namely service provided by salespeople; check-out points, dressing. rooms, store hours and proximity to store; display of casual wear and in-store advertising; store appearance, styles, sizes and quality of casual wear; physical facilities to enhance shopping convenience; offering cell phones and accessories; music played; price of casual wear; variety of brand names and credit card facilities; and the alteration of clothing and lay-buy services. It was also found that respondents were less satisfied with certain store
attributes offered by the store they most often buy their casual wear from when compared
to how important these factors were to them, including service provided by salespeople,
check-out points, dressing rooms, store hours and proximity to the store.
It is recommended that retailers who sell casual wear to black Generation X consumers
should determine which attributes are considered as important to their target market and
apply it in their retail and marketing strategies accordingly. It is also recommended that
stores selling casual wear should conduct research to determine whether differences
exist between their target markets' demographic profile with regard to the importance of
store attributes as well as their satisfaction with those attributes offered by the store.
Based on these results, marketers will be able to identify the attributes consumers are
not satisfied with, which gives the opportunity for improving and amending strategies and
gaining a competitive advantage. Future research can focus on the importance of store attributes to black Generation X consumers or other groups in other units of analysis, such as different retail formats and industries, as well as expanding the study to include more geographic areas. / Thesis (M.Com. (Marketing Management)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.
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The importance of, and satisfaction with, store attributes when buying casual wear : a study among black Generation Y consumers / by Stefanie Wilhelmina Kühn.Kühn, Stefanie Wilhelmina January 2010 (has links)
Since the retail industry is marked by intense competition, retailers must examine the factors influencing the buying behaviour of their targeted consumers and ensure that they formulate a retail strategy that contributes to a pleasant consumer retail experience. Consumers' total retail experience is determined by numerous store attributes that interact, implying that apparel retailers (and stores selling casual wear in particular) should be concerned with store attributes that are important to their target market as well as their satisfaction with the current store attributes they offer. In view of the fact that consumers evaluate store attributes when making store selections, it is imperative that stores selling casual wear must be familiar with consumer behaviour, specifically the consumer decision-making process, as this process guides consumers to determine if, what, when, where, how, from who and how often to purchase products and services. Consumers enter into a retail experience with a set of expectations of what they would like to happen and what store attributes should be present. Consumer expectations influence the manner in which store attributes and other stimuli from the retail environment are interpreted. Evidently, an attractive store environment can be perceived as unsatisfactory if it fails to meet consumers' desired level of expectations. Thus, expectations influence consumers' satisfaction with the retail experience as well as store attributes offered by the store, which in turn affects consumers' overall satisfaction and store selection choices. The primary objective of this study was to determine the importance of, and satisfaction with, store attributes to black Generation Y consumers when selecting a store selling casual wear. An interviewer-administrated questionnaire was developed to determine which store attributes are important to black Generation Y consumers when selecting a store selling casual wear and how satisfied they were with the store attributes offered by the store they most often buy their casual wear from. Respondents between the ages of 16 and 24 were intercepted at a mall in Soweto by means of a non-probability convenience sample. In total, 261 respondents participated in this study.
Results indicated that nine reliable Importance factors when determining which factors black
Generation Y respondents consider when selecting a store selling casual wear could be
identified, namely Service provided by salespeople; Check-out points, dressing rooms, store
hours and proximity to store; Display of casual wear and in-store advertising; Store appearance, styles, sizes and quality of casual wear; Physical facilities to enhance shopping convenience; Offering of cell phones and accessories; Music played; Price of casual wear; and Alteration of clothing and lay-buy services. Further analysis indicated that respondents were less satisfied with Store appearance, styles, sizes and quality of casual wear than the importance of this factor to them. Results also indicated• that practically significant differences exist between various demographic variables of respondents and the importance of, and satisfaction with, store attributes offered by stores selling casual wear.
It is recommended that stores selling casual wear who target black Generation Y consumers focus on the above-mentioned Importance factors and ensure that these stores attributes form part of their retail and marketing strategies. Stores selling casual wear should furthermore focus on improving customer satisfaction on those store attributes that are important to their customers. It is also recommended that stores selling casual wear conduct research to determine whether differences exist pertaining to their customers' demographic profile and their satisfaction levels with store attributes. Based on these results, customers can be grouped accordingly to identify strategies for improving customer satisfaction with store attributes. Recommendations for future research include comparison studies among different black cultures in South Africa to determine whether consumers differ regarding store attributes that are important to them in store selection as well as their satisfaction with a store delivering on those store attributes. Similar studies could be conducted among different population groups, age groups, income levels and geographic regions, as well as between consumers in developed and developing countries. It is also worthwhile to consider duplicating the study for other product categories to determine which attributes black generation Y consumers consider important when buying other products. / Thesis (M.Com. (Business Management)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.
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Acceptability, choice and preference of brands and flavours of dairy fruit beverages by black female consumersVisser, Cecilia Elaine. January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (M. Sc.)(Consumer science)--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.
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A profile of the South African black consumer marketLyster, Michael Peter 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2006. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research report aims to create a profile of the South African Black Consumer
Market through an analysis of past and present social and political factors which
have contributed to its evolution.
The black African segment of the South African population is by far the largest
segment in the market, comprising nearly 80% of the total population. This market
was characterised by a history of turmoil and oppression under the Apartheid
regime. This report explores the history of the black South African population, and
the relationship of the past, to the formation of current characteristics inherent to
this segment.
Real Statistical data from the 2001 census, as well as relevant market
measurement tools, are used to create a figurative representation of the
composition and structure of the black South African population.
The statistical data is then married to in-depth market analyses with the aim being
the creation of an understanding of the key factors which form the construct of this
market. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doel van hierdie studieprojek is om 'n pretiel van die swart Suid-Afrikaanse
verbruikersmark te skep deur n analise van historiese en huidige sasiale en
politiese faktore wat bygedra het tot die mark se evolusie.
Suid-Afrika se swart bevolkingsegment is verreweg die grootste marksegment in die
land, bestaande uit meer as 80% van die totale populasie. Die mark is gekenmerk
deur n geskiedenis gehul in konflik en oppressie as gevolg van die
Apartheidsregering van die verlede. Hierdie projek ondersoek die geskiedenis van
die swart Suid-Afrikaanse populasie in terme van die verlede met betrekking tot die
formasie van huidige karaktereienskappe wat die segment kenmerk.
Statistiese data van die 2001 sensus sowel as relevante mark metingsinstrumente
word dan gebruik om n figuratiewe voorstelling van die samestelling van die swart
Suid Afrikaanse populasie te maak.
Die statistiese data word dan vergelyk met indiepte mark analise met die doel om
die kernfaktore wat die mark vorm, te kan begryp.
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