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CSR och transparens blir alltmer vanliga verktyg för företag för att kunna belysa konsumenter om deras ansvarstagande och hållbara arbete. För att dessa aktiviteter ska nå konsumenterna krävs en kommunikation från företaget. Som konsument kan det vara svårt att uppfatta informationen och tolka den som företaget önskar. Den här studien undersöker hur konsumenter uppfattar H&Ms marknadskommunikation gällande CSR och transparens och hur kommunikationen påverkar konsumentens köpbenägenhet av gröna modeprodukter på H&M. I studien genomfördes sju semistrukturerade intervjuer med kvinnliga studenter i åldrarna 21-26. I intervjuerna förklarar informanterna sina åsikter gällande företagsmarknadskommunikation av dessa områden och hur de uppfattat H&Ms sådan. Efter genomförd tematisk analys av det empiriska datamaterialet har det kunnat fastställas att konsumenterna haft svårigheter att uppfatta H&Ms marknadskommunikation angående dess hållbarhetsarbete. Den information som nått ut har därmed mottagits med bristande trovärdighet. Detta visade sig vara oberoende av respondentens kunskapsnivå eller grad av engagemang inom hållbarhetsfrågor. / CSR and transparency are becoming two common tools for companies to highlight consumers about the company’s responsibility and sustainable work. In order for these activities to reach the consumers, a communication from the company is required. As a consumer, it may be difficult to perceive and interpret the information in a way that the company desires. This study investigates how consumers consider H&M’s marketing communication regarding these topics and how this communication affects consumers’ willingness to buy green fashion products at H&M. In the study, seven semistructured interviews were conducted with female students in the ages between 21-26. In the interviews the informants explained their opinions on the company’s marketing communication of these subjects and how they perceived H&M’s communication. After a succeeded the matic analysis of the empirical data material it has been found that the consumers had difficulty understanding H&M’s marketing communication regarding its sustainable work. The information obtained has thus been received with insufficient credibility. This is stated as not related to the level of knowledge the respondents possessed or their commitment in sustainability.

Problematization: E-commerce has expanded rapidly and offers new business opportunities, but many consumers feel insecure when they cannot physically interact with the products. Augmented Reality (AR) is a way to improve product experiences and strengthen consumers' purchase intentions. However, there is a lack of analysis on how AR and the role of brands together influence consumers' decision-making in e-commerce, which constitutes a significant knowledge gap.  Purpose: This study aims to explore how an AR implementation in e-commerce affects consumers' purchase intention and perceived risks, as well as the role of the brand in this context.  Method: A quantitative study with a deductive approach was conducted. The study employed a 2 x 2 "Between Subjects" experimental design along with a questionnaire. Four different groups participated, N=210 and n=105. Data collection was based on the responses from the questionnaire, and a convenience sample was used.  Conclusion: The study shows that the use of AR features increases customer's purchase intentions and the likelihood of Word-of-Mouth. The results further support that AR reduces perceived purchasing risks by improving customer's access to product information. To maximize the impact of AR in e-commerce, companies should integrate the AR technology with a strong brand to further strengthen their relationship with customers. / Problemformulering: E-handeln har snabbt expanderat och erbjuder nya affärsmöjligheter, men många konsumenter upplever osäkerhet då de inte kan interagera fysiskt med produkterna. Augmented Reality (AR) är ett sätt att kunna förbättra produktupplevelser och stärka konsumenters köpintentioner. Dock saknas det en analys av hur AR och varumärkens roll tillsammans påverkar konsumenternas beslutsfattande i e-handeln, vilket utgör en betydande kunskapslucka. Syftet: Studien syftar på att utforska hur en AR-implementering i e-handeln påverkar konsumenters köpbenägenhet och upplevda risker vid köp, samt varumärkets roll i detta. Metod: En kvantitativ studie med en deduktiv ansats har genomförts. I studien användes en 2 x 2 “Between Subjects” experimentell design tillsammans med en enkät. Fyra olika grupper deltog, N=210 och n=105. Datainsamlingen skedde utifrån de insamlade enkätsvaren och ett bekvämlighetsurval tillämpades. Slutsats: Studien visar att användningen av AR-funktionen ökar kundens köpbenägenhet och sannolikheten för Word-of-Mouth. Resultatet stärker stödet att AR minskar upplevda köprisker genom att förbättra kundens tillgång till produktinformation. För att maximera effekten av AR inom e-handeln bör företag integrera tekniken med ett starkt varumärke för att ytterligare stärka relationen med sina kunder.

Title: Is fat the new skinny? A study on weight and perception of models in green marketing. Date: 2018-05-22 Level: Bachelor Thesis in International Marketing Author: Oskar Wagrelius & Sara Eriksson Supervisor: Ulf Aagerup Problem formulation: How does the perceived weight and warmth/competence of a model in green marketing affect sales through perceived greenness and attractiveness? Purpose: The purpose of this study is to increase the knowledge, for brands being green, about how the choice of models in their advertisement will impact the brand's perception and affect greenness, attractiveness, and sales. The goal is to understand if the choice of a diverse model (considering weight) might be more effective considering green marketing and brands who want to be perceived as warm and/or competent. Theoretical framework: In this thesis, the theoretical framework is made up of existing theories on brand positioning, brand identity, consumer behavior, the perception of people and the usage of models. Methodology: This thesis is conducted with a deductive approach through a quantitative study made up of 131 respondents since non-coffee drinkers and non-coffee buying respondents as well as, non-Swedish people were excluded from participating. A total of 160 people responded to the online survey. The groups were randomized as to which one of four different surveys they got to answer. Secondary sources are scientific articles and books, journals as well as websites since the topic is in an academic viewpoint under-researched. Empirical findings: This thesis and its findings consist of an analysis of the quantitative study which is presented through theoretical models, figures, diagrams and tables as well as text. Conclusion: The findings in this thesis shows that green products have a higher purchase propensity than neutral products. Therefore the first assumption is considered to be true. The second and third assumptions are however falsified through the findings that a brands (being either warm or competent) choice of model will not affect the perceived greenness, attractiveness or sales.