International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management: Volume 45 Issue 9

Mobile shopping among young consumers: an empirical study in an emerging market

Sabita Mahapatra

Superior functionality of smartphones makes them a potential retailing channel, despite their slow adoption. The purpose of this paper is to identify convenience factors that…

To what extent does need for touch affect online perceived quality?

Sonia San-Martín, Óscar González-Benito, Mercedes Martos-Partal

The purpose of this paper is to address the potential impact of need for touch (NFT) on perceived product quality and the possible roles of purchasers’ social (subjective norms)…

Role of green self-identity and peer influence in fostering trust towards organic food retailers

Arpita Khare, Shivendra Pandey

The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of green self-identity, green peer influence, service and product quality of organic food retailers on Indian consumers’ perceived…

Travel modes in grocery shopping

Johan Hagberg, Ulrika Holmberg

Although the movement of goods by consumers represents a large proportion of the economic and environmental impact of the distribution chain, this topic has been insufficiently…

International e-commerce for fashion products: what is the relationship with performance?

Laura Macchion, Antonella Maria Moretto, Federico Caniato, Maria Caridi, Pamela Danese, Andrea Vinelli

The purpose of this paper is to analyse whether the adoption of e-commerce improves company business, innovation and operational performance and whether sales internationalisation…