Chapter 1
Understanding the Retail Consumer
Characteristics of the modern retail shopper
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The retail purchase decision-making process
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Types of buying decisions (Routine, Limited, Extended)
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Impulse buying behavior and triggers
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The paradox of choice in retail assortments
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Chapter 2
Psychological Influences on Shoppers
Shopper motivation (Utilitarian vs. Hedonic shopping motives)
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Perception and information processing in-store
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Learning and habit formation in retail formats
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Attitudes towards store brands vs. national brands
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The psychology of pricing and discounts
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Chapter 3
Sociological Influences
Impact of culture and subculture on retail preferences
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Social class and store patronage
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Reference groups and word-of-mouth in retail
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Family decision making (Role of children and spouses)
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Generational shopping habits (Gen Z vs. Millennials vs. Boomers)
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Chapter 4
The Shopper Journey and Experience
Chapter 5
Consumer Research in Retail
Techniques for studying shopper behavior (Observation, Heat maps)
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Focus groups and shopper exit interviews
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Using loyalty card data to track consumer shifts
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Ethical issues in tracking consumer behavior
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Predicting future consumer trends
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